AHEM 122 - Clinical Procedures

3 CR

This is the second in a series of courses covering Medical Assistant skills. The focus is on clinical procedures, preparation and set up, sterile fields, instrument handing and sterilizing, procedure follow up and education.

Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in AHEM 120 or permission of Program Chair.

Course Outcomes

Describe the role and function of the clinical medical assistant.
Distinguish and use appropriate clinical procedures.
Perform basic clinical skills, including sterile field set-up, instrument sterilization, bandaging, procedure set up.
Apply correct documentation procedures with traditional and computerized systems.
Communicate effectively and professionally with workplace patients and staff.
Apply safety practices for the medical office.

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