The aim of the course is for the students to: understand practices in aseptic technique and infection control, comply with established risk management and safety procedures, know the proper steps for exposure incidents, how to prepare a patient for a physician’s examination, sterilize instruments, operate an autoclave, know about special nutritional issues concerning patients, assisting the physician in various specialties, chart documentation, the importance of patient education, postoperative responsibilities, and therapeutic communications skills that will help the medical assistant in the care of a patient.
Prerequisite: MSC131 or permission to waive. Students must receive a minimum grade of “C” to continue on to MSC301 Practicum.
Number:
MSC207
Credits:
3.00
Type:
Allied Health