MEDA 218 - Clinical Lab Procedures II

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Manchester

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Description:

Students will refine their skill and gain competence in essential clinical laboratory skills that might be needed in a medical practice. Theory content will cover anatomy and physiology, and place emphasis on specific organs and body systems and their associated illnesses and disease entities. In addition, considerations will be taken for the physiological aspects of working with special populations. Skill performance lab will include, but is not limited to, the medical assistant's role in patient education, quality improvement and risk management, emergency medical procedures, common diagnostic procedures, instrumentation, minor office surgery, general patient assessment, phlebotomy, collection and preparation of micro-biological specimens, and the skills necessary in working with special populations. Skills learned in Clinical Lab Procedures I will be reinforced in order for the student to gain a higher level of proficiency and confidence in their abilities as medical assistants. Prerequisite: MEDA125 with a grade of "C"or better.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.mcc.commnet.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 512-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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