MEDA 121L - Clinical Medical Assisting Lab I

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lab per week Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Medical Assisting Program. Corequisite(s): MEDA 121 Comment: Letter grade only. MEDA 121L may not be audited. MEDA 121 may not be taken credit/no credit. MEDA 121L was formerly a component of MEDA 120L. MEDAS 121L provides instruction and lab practice in preparing for and performing medical office procedures and diagnostic tests and follow-up care. Upon satisfactory completion of MEDA 121L, the student should be able to correctly: Apply basic ambulatory care concepts and principles with entry-level proficiency in the performance of duties in the back office. Demonstrate routine patient care procedures to assist the physician in the examining room. Apply aseptic techniques and infection control in the back office. Demonstrate sterilization/disinfection of instruments and supplies. Assemble and record medical data from patients. Prepare patients for exams and/or treatments. Measure and record vital signs, height and weight.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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