MEA 222 01 - Medical Clinical Procedures I

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Medical Clinical Procedures I (MEA 222)

Term: 2014-2015 Spring Semester

Schedule

Fri, 8:00 AM - 10:55 AM (1/20/2015 - 5/11/2015) Location: CMCC KIRK 231
Fri, 8:00 AM - 10:55 AM (4/10/2015 - 4/10/2015) Location: CMCC JAL 112

Description

MEA 222 Medical Clinical Procedures I (Lecture)
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course begins as an introductory course and continues into preparing the student for Medical Assisting with some basic skills. The student will receive an introductory look at the profession to include managing the clinical environment, learning communication and patient teaching skills, and taking health history and vital signs. Students will continue by learning infection control, safety, sterilization, instrument preparation, the process of a general patient exam, minor office surgery, emergencies, first aid, CPR, diet, nutrition, pharmacology, phlebotomy and the administration of medications. Co-requisite MEA 221, Prerequisite: BIO 101/102 and BIO 105 OR BIO 115/116 and BIO 117/118.