AHM 106 - Medical Assistant Clinical I

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Allied Health Medical

Description:

This course is structured to prepare the student to assist the physician in the clinic, outpatient office and ambulatory health care settings. 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. This course includes an in-person simulation laboratory requirement. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the role and function of the medical assistant in the health care delivery system; Evaluate the impact of disease and disease causing organisms on humans and their environment; Describe the role of the medical assistant in assisting with physical measurements; Perform the duties necessary to assist the physician with the health history and physical examination; Identify and describe 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; Describe the importance of nutrition, exercise, and diet therapy to the well being of the patient.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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