MAS 1103 Clinical Medical Assisting II

This course will introduce students to intermediate-level clinical procedures in a family practice setting such as medical microbiology, minor office surgery, administering therapeutic modalities, preparing and administering medications, and eye and ear procedures. Two classroom, six lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: MAS 1102 and BIO 1107 or BIO 1121 or BIO 1141 and HIM 1101 and Restricted to Majors

Course Outcomes

• Describe the medical assistant's role in preparation and administration of medication.
• Identify principles of medical microbiology.
• Describe the medical assistant's role in preparing for and assisting with specific office surgical procedures, including identifying surgical instruments.
• Examine the principles of electrocardiography including equipment, recording and troubleshooting.
• Analyze the principles of nutrition and diet.
• Comprehend the medical assistant's role in preparation and administration of therapeutic modalities.

Credit Hours: 4

• Classroom: 2 hours
• Lab: 6 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Medical Assistant Technology

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: Yes