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Medical Asst Clin Procedures 1

Class Number: MEDASST 31509304-3 - Medical Asst Clin Procedures 1
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

31-509-304 MEDICAL ASSISTANT CLINICAL PROCEDURES 1...introduces medical assistant students to the clinical procedures performed in the medical office setting. Students perform basic examining room skills including screening, vital signs, patient history, minor surgery and patient preparation for routine and specialty exams in the ambulatory care setting. Learner explores communication principles and psychology theories related to patient care. (Prerequisite: Accepted into Medical Assistant Program; 31-509-301, MA Administrative Procedures; 31-509-302, Human Body in Health and Disease; 31-509-303, Medical Asst Lab Procedures 1)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Practice standard precautions
  2. Perform sterilization techniques
  3. Obtain vital signs
  4. Obtain patient history
  5. Employ elements of therapeutic communication based upon theories of psychology.
  6. Assist physician with patient care: routine examinations
  7. Assist physician with patient care: specialty examinations in pediatrics
  8. Assist physician with patient care: specialty examinations in OB/GYN
  9. Assist physician with patient care: specialty examinations in other specialties
  10. Assist with procedures and/or treatments
  11. Assist with minor surgery

Class Details

Class Number:
MEDASST 31509304-3 - Medical Asst Clin Procedures 1
Location:
1318
Date:
-
Delivery:
Blended
Term:
2025 Fall Session 1

Class Notes

This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/16/2025 - 10/13/2025 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8/16/2025 - 10/13/2025 Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
8:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Marinette Campus Room BT115

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