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MED110 - Medical Assisting I

3 credit hour(s)
Introduction to medical assisting. Emphasis is on the medical record, medical asepsis, OSHA standards, sterilization and disinfection of instruments, obtaining patient vital signs, assisting with physical examinations, assessing hearing and vision. Also included is the employment of physical agents to promote healing such as application of heat or cold, principles of casts and cast care, and application of ambulatory aids such as crutches, walkers and wheelchairs. Note: Required first semester for all full-time students.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or enrollment in BIO110 
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none