MSC 103 - Clinical Procedures/Clinical Asepsis

Institution:

The College of Westchester

Subject:

Description:

The aim of the course is for the students to: understand practices in aseptic technique and infection control, comply with established risk management and safety procedures, know the proper steps for exposure incidents, how to prepare a patient for a physician's examination, sterilizing instruments, operate an autoclave, know about special nutritional issues concerning patients, assisting the physician in various specialties, chart documentation, the importance of patient education, postoperative responsibilities, and therapeutic communications skills that will help the medical assistant in the care of a patient. Prerequisite: MED103

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cw.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 948-4442

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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