MS 263 - Medical Clinical Assisting I with Lab

This course is designed to provide the basic theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in assisting physicians or medical office staff with medical exam room preparation and routine patient examination preparation with an emphasis on various communication techniques. Students will be introduced to basic clinical procedures including vital signs, first aid, injections, and emergency preparedness. Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 Contact Hours: 30/60/0/90 Prerequisite: HC 101 Medical Terminology and SC 144 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology. Corequisite: None.