HESC130: Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures

Course expands on topics and concepts introduced in HESC120. Content to be covered includes Patient History, Assisting with Exams, Basic Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Medical Laboratory, Vital Signs, Blood and Urine Specimen Collection and Processing, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function Testing, Basic Pharmacology, Introduction to Medication Administration and Injections, Minor Office Surgery, and Billing, Coding, and the Electronic Medical Record.  Includes an internship in which medical assisting practices will be implemented and evaluated in the in-person patient care environment. 75 classroom lecture hours, 75 laboratory skill practice and skill testing hours, 105 in-person internship hours, Total – 255 hours