HTH 1410 - Medical Assisting:Basic Procedures

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College of Southern Maryland

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Description:

Prerequisite: ENG 0900 or placement, RDG 0800 or placement, MTH 0900 or placement; plus HTH-1100 taken in the same or a previous semester This course introduces students to the profession of medical assisting and prepares them to perform basic clinical procedures such as aseptic hand washing, taking a health history and chief complaint, measuring vital signs, and assisting with routine physical and speciality examinations. Maintenance of examination and treatment areas, proper disposal of wastes, handling patient telephone calls, and patient instruction are also addressed. Credit for this course may be earned through departmental examination. Offered days or evenings on the La Plata Campus during the fall semester. Course fee: $75.00

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csmd.edu/

Phone Number:

(301) 934-2251

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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