MA 110 - Intro to Clinical Skills

Institution:

Community College of Philadelphia

Subject:

Medical Assisting

Description:

This course introduces students to the theory, practice and techniques basic to the clinical aspects of medical assisting. Students learn about disease prevention, disease processes, the body's defenses and the cycle of infection. They learn how to obtain patients' vital signs, weight, and height. The purpose of, the patient preparation for, and the diagnostic tests performed for a general physical, pediatric gynecologic and an obstetrical exam are taught. Students also learn how respond to common medical emergencies and how to perform basic first aid. Preparing medical assistants to respond to and participate in emergency planning and disaster preparedness is addressed as well as patient preparation and the purpose and types of various radiographic examinations.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

AH 101 (Grade of C or Better)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

2-3-0-3

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccp.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 751-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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