MEDA1109 Clinical Medical Assisting with Laboratory I
This is an introductory course designed to provide basic education and training for the individual who is interested in working as a clinical medical assistant in a medical or clinical back office. Topics covered: basic infection control; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, principals of nutrition; vital signs and height/weight measurements; initial medical record documentation; and maintenance of the clinical facility. Common office practices, such as vital signs, are discussed and practiced in the skills lab.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: Admission to Taft College Medical Assisting Program.
Distribution
Applied Technologies
Advisories
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1500 or 1501, completion of BIOL 2250, and a transfer level math course are strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture. 96 Outside of Class Hours. 48 hours lab (192 Total Student Learning Hours)