2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MA 110B - Medical Assistant Techniques II


Credits: 5
Description
Continued practice of the principles of infection control, patient interviewing and communication, and patient and equipment preparation for exam. Assisting in various specialties not previously discussed, diagnostic imaging, medication preparation and administration, performance of ECG and PFT, assisting with minor office procedures, and emergency procedures.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Prepare equipment for and assist with various specialty exams.
  2. Describe the procedures for medical and sterile asepsis, identify instruments used in minor surgery and describe their functions, and prepare and perform within a sterile field.
  3. Explain the basic principles and components of electrocardiography and how it relates to the conduction system of the heart as well as carry out the steps necessary to obtain an ECG.
  4. Carry out the various types of pulmonary function tests beginning with patient preparation and concluding with accurate and complete documentation.
  5. List the rights of drug administration as well as carry out the procedures for administering oral and parenteral medications including accurate and complete documentation.
  6. Describe the basic principles of first aid during a medical emergency and ways to educate patients about how to prevent and respond to emergencies.

Prerequisite: MA 107B  with a grade of C or higher; or Program Director approval



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