MA 110 - Foundations of Clinical Practice for the Medical Assistant

This course provides an overview of the medical assisting profession. Topics discussed in this course will include: infection control, patient assessment, patient education, nutrition and health promotion, vital-signs, assisting with the primary physical examination, safety and emergency practices, assisting in pediatrics, surgical supplies and instruments, surgical asepsis and assisting with surgical procedures. Offered fall semester only
Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 and CIS 115
Corequisite(s): MA 113
3 credits = 1 lecture, 2 laboratory