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Nov 21, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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AHS 121 - Foundations of Medical Assisting II
Description: Introduction to patient assessment, diagnostic and surgical procedures, medication administration, and immunizations.
Prerequisites: AHS 120 , CSA 126 , HIM 240 and MAT 100 (or higher, or satisfactory score on mathematics skills assessment).
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3
Course Content:
- Medical history, patient assessment and examination
- Minor diagnostic and surgical procedures
- Specimen collection, processing, testing, and results
- Aseptic techniques
- Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization
- Electrocardiography
- Diagnostic imaging in the outpatient setting
- Pharmacology and medications
- Immunization records
Learning Outcomes:
- Collect patient history and vital signs. (1,2,9)
- Assist with minor surgical procedures. (2-5)
- Perform electrocardiography. (2,6)
- Discuss diagnostic imaging in the outpatient setting. (7)
- Perform diagnostic and laboratory tests. (2,3,5)
- Calculate medication dosages and administer medications. (8,9)
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