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AHM 106 - Medical Assistant Techniques and Practicum I
This course is structured to prepare the student to assist the physician in the clinic hospital or private office. The responsibilities include preparation of the client for examination measurement of basic body functions, assistance in diagnostic testing and procedures, and general clinical procedures performed in the medical office.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Understand the role and function of the medical assistant in the health care delivery system.
- Evaluate the impact of disease and disease causing organisms on man and his environment.
- Describe the role of the medical assistant in assisting with physical measurements.
- Analyze the role of the medical assistant in assisting the physician with the health history and physical examination.
- Understand the role of the medical assistant in the collecting and handling of specimens.
- Analyze the role of the medical assistant in assisting the physician in minor surgery.
- Understand the importance of nutrition, exercise, and diet therapy to the well being of the patient.
PRE-REQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES: ENG 050 and REA 050 or equivalent, MAT 040 or equivalent. Students are eligible to enroll in this course only if they are able to complete the certificate requirements of the Medical Assistant program before the upcoming Spring or Summer II semester.
3 hours lecture, 2 hours simulation laboratory each week 4 credits