Medical Assisting Skills I MAST 1080

Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission, ALHS 1011 and ALHS 1090, MAST 1030

Co-requisite(s): MAST 1060, MAST 1100

Introduces the skills necessary for assisting the physician with a complete history and physical in all types of medical practices. The course includes skills necessary for sterilizing instruments and equipment and setting up sterile trays. The student also explores the theory and practice of electrocardiography. Topics include: infection control and related OSHA guidelines; prepare patients/assist physician with age and gender-specific examinations and diagnostic procedures; vital signs/ mensuration; medical office surgical procedures and electrocardiography.

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