Advanced Procedures, Life Support and Specialties
MED229 Advanced Procedures, Life Support and Specialties
College of Health Science Medical Assisting Department
Course Description: 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 tests 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 geriatrics. Students will lean through the use of practical skills, demonstrations and hands on learning.
Credit Hours: 2.00
Corequisites: None