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MAS 1103 Clinical Medical Assisting II

This course will introduce students to intermediate-level clinical procedures in a family practice setting such as medical microbiology, minor office surgery, administering therapeutic modalities, preparing and administering medications, and eye and ear procedures. Two classroom, six lab hours per week.

Division: Health Sciences
Department: Medical Assistant Technology
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes

Prereqs: MAS 1102 AND BIO 1107 OR BIO 1121 OR BIO 1141 AND HIM 1101 AND Restricted to Majors 

Outcomes

  • Describe the medical assistant's role in preparation and administration of medication.
  • Identify principles of medical microbiology.
  • Describe the medical assistant's role in preparing for and assisting with specific office surgical procedures, including identifying surgical instruments.
  • Examine the principles of electrocardiography including equipment, recording and troubleshooting.
  • Analyze the principles of nutrition and diet.
  • Comprehend the medical assistant's role in preparation and administration of therapeutic modalities.

Credit Hours: 4

Classroom Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6