MAST 202 - Clinical Medical Assistant I (2)

This course offers the medical assistant student the opportunity to learn basic clinical theory that is utilized within medical practices. Areas covered include principals of asepsis including sterilization, infection control, blood borne pathogens, emergency/first aid procedures, skills for interviewing patients, taking a medical history, patient charts and documentation, vital signs and measurements, physical examination, specialty examinations and assisting with minor surgeries including identification of surgical instruments.

Prerequisite(s): MAST 101 - Introduction to Medical Assisting (3), MAST 102 - Medical Terminology (3), MAST 106 - Medical Office Management (2), and MAST 106L - Medical Office Management Lab (1)
Corerequisite(s): MAST 202L - Clinical Medical Assistant I Lab (1)