HSC 250 - Medical Assisting Clinical II

Institution:
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
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Description:
This course builds upon the concepts in Medical Assisting Clinical I while introducing advanced clinical skills. More complex and independent procedures performed by the medical assistant are presented in addition to surgical procedures, physical therapy, principles of diagnostic imaging, and emergency procedures. Included are safety in the laboratory, government regulations, quality assurance, and microscopic procedures and analysis. The student will be involved in rehabilitation, modes of therapy and medication administration. The student is challenged to think critically in various clinical situations. Assessment of health education needs for patients and family is integrated throughout this course. This course offers skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. There is an emphasis on infection prevention, proper identification, labeling of specimens, specimen handling, and processing. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to enter the medical assistant field with confidence in their clinical skills. NOTE: Students must earn a ''C'' or higher in all HSC courses in order to graduate from the program.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
HSC 150 (Grade of C or Higher) and Clearances (PA State Police Criminal History Record and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance)
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Instructional Type:
Clinic
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Additional Information:
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Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(814) 262-6400
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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