MED235 Advanced Procedures, Life Support & Specialties

This course expands on ideas and topics covered in MED133. This course will focus on advanced diagnostic tests and disorders, diseases and treatments of specialty practices. Included in this focus will be discussion/recognition of components of common diagnostic test performed within the medical office and the significance of elevated/decreased values. Topics will also include setting up and maintaining sterile fields and intravenous therapy. Specialty areas include but not limited to: gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurology, pediatrics, gynecology, surgical, x-ray and cardiology. Students will lean through the use of practical skills, demonstrations and hands on learning. 45 clock hours.

Prerequisites

MED133MED158

Credit Hours:

2.00

Catalog Code:

MED235