MED 245 - Clinical Lab Procedures I

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Norwalk

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Description:

Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Assistant program. Corequisite: BOT 111, BOT 180 and BOT 287. 4 credits This course provides an over view of health care procedures required by medical assistants. The course teaches students to prepare examination and treatment areas in health care settings. Concepts of universal and standard precautions, aseptic technique, and infection control are presented. Therapeutic communication, medical ethics, confidentiality and accountability are stressed. In addition, the course teaches students to perform simple lab tests, vital signs, and specimen collection. Medication administration, pharmacology and principles of anatomy and physiology are integrated throughout this course. Three hours of class and three house of clinical laboratory experience per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 857-7060

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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