MAST 202 - Clinical Medical Assistant I (3)

This course offers the medical assistant student the opportunity to learn basic clinical theory and skills that are utilized within medical practices. Areas covered include emergency/first aid procedures, infection control, and medical asepsis, sterilization, taking a medical history, patient charts and documentation, vital signs and measurements, physical examination and specialty examinations. Emphasis is placed on listening and observational skills, patient care and instruction, as well as sound fundamental diagnostic and treatment modalities.

Prerequisite(s): CAHS 100 or concurrent registration.
Corerequisite(s): MAST 203.