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Medical Asst Clin Procedures 1

Credits: 4
Course Number: 31-509-304

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Course Description

31-509-304 MEDICAL ASSISTANT CLINICAL PROCEDURES 1...introduces medical assistant students to the clinical procedures performed in the medical office setting. Students perform basic examining room skills including screening, vital signs, patient history, minor surgery and patient preparation for routine and specialty exams in the ambulatory care setting. Learner explores communication principles and psychology theories related to patient care. (Prerequisite: Accepted into Medical Assistant Program; 31-509-301, MA Administrative Procedures; 31-509-302, Human Body in Health and Disease; 31-509-303, Medical Asst Lab Procedures 1)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Practice standard precautions
  2. Perform sterilization techniques
  3. Obtain vital signs
  4. Obtain patient history
  5. Employ elements of therapeutic communication based upon theories of psychology.
  6. Assist physician with patient care: routine examinations
  7. Assist physician with patient care: specialty examinations in pediatrics
  8. Assist physician with patient care: specialty examinations in OB/GYN
  9. Assist physician with patient care: specialty examinations in other specialties
  10. Assist with procedures and/or treatments
  11. Assist with minor surgery

Class Details

Class Number:
21631
Delivery:
Blended - Less than 50% Online
Term:
Spring 2025
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$730.40 *

Class Notes

  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
01/21/25 - 05/20/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online
01/25/25 - 05/17/25 Sa
8:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS302

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost