MDA 54 - Clinical Medical Assisting and Pharmacology

Institution:

Riverside City College

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Description:

Prerequisite: MDA-1A. Corequisite: MDA-1B. Examines treatment modalities in modern health care, drug laws, standards, systems of measurement, dosages, actions and effects. Covers assisting the physician with examinations and procedures, patient preparation, counseling and education. Includes sterilization techniques and diagnostic laboratory procedures. Examines the principles of medical law and ethics as applied to the physician, patient, and those employed in the medical field. Pursuant to Section 2146.5 and 2146.6 of the Business and Professions Code and adopted in Subchapter 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the California Administrative Code, this class will also include administration of medications including intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular. Includes venipuncture for purposes of withdrawing blood for laboratory examination test procedures. 72 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rcc.edu/riverside/

Phone Number:

(951) 222-8000 ext 8979

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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