MAI 140 — Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I
Introduces clinical skills and techniques used in the physician's office for patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Introduces concepts related to electronic health records (EHR). Presents principles and practical applications related to medical asepsis, infection control, vital signs, routine and specialty patient examinations, diagnostic testing, and treatments with an emphasis on OSHA regulations. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).