MDA 114 - Introduction to Clinical Medical Assisting Lab

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Students will apply the foundational knowledge learned in MDA 104 to safely and accurately perform medical assisting clinical skills. Students will learn and demonstrate the procedures to prevent the transmission of infectious pathogens, steps to accurately record and measure vital signs, calculate medication dosages, and administer medications.

Co-reqs: MDA 104
Course Type: Lab
Tuition Tier: Tier I
Delivery Method:
In-Person
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will demonstrate procedures that prevent transmission of infectious pathogens.
CLO 2) Students will demonstrate the steps to accurately record and measure vitals signs, recognizing normal and abnormal readings.
CLO 3) Students will administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
CLO 4) Students will calculate and document proper dosages, including conversions.
CLO 5) Students will demonstrate proper surgical aseptic techniques.
CLO 6) Students will demonstrate proper handwashing.