MEDA 1002 - Laboratory Procedures

Institution:

Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

This course is intended for medical assistant majors and is the final course prior to the practicum. This course includes procedures and policies completed in the laboratory of a provider's office. Content includes phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing, specialty laboratory testing and radiology. Laboratory safety and compliance including CLIA and OSHA regulations, quality control and assurance and workplace safety will be covered. Students will apply coaching techniques regarding office policies and complete documentation in the patient electronic health record. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Acceptance into the Medical Assistant program is required. This course requires students to be concurrently enrolled in MEDA 1014. Prerequisite(s): MEDA 1011 and MEDA 1013 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite(s): MEDA 1014

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.century.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 770-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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