MAC204: Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures and Clinical Practicum

This course covers advanced clinical theory and techniques of medical assisting skills including diagnostic testing, procedures of hematology, blood chemistries, blood drawing (capillary and venous), emergency/first aid skills in the medical office, minor office surgery techniques.  This course also covers the knowledge needed for safe and correct medication administration in both the parenteral and enteral routes. The clinical practicum is a 160-hour externship at an appropriate, approved clinical site. Students participate in an integrated experience in which they apply the skills and knowledge learned in the medical assisting program. This course is divided into lecture, laboratory practice, clinical practicum, and seminar.