MEDA 1600 - Clinical Medical Assistant

This course provides both foundational and practical application of practice within a medical office. Students will be introduced to the clinical concepts of patient intake and discharge, preparation for the physical exam, collecting and processing specimens, and medication administration. As part of the training, students will complete 180 hours of clinical hours assisting the provider with medical/surgical procedures. At the end of the course, students will sit for the national certification exam for Medical Assistants.
Minimum Credits: 9
Grading: Letter