# 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

**Prerequisites:** All of: [MED158](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MED158 "View MED158"), [MED159](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MED159 "View MED159")

**Corequisites:** None

## Programs offering this course

- [Medical Assisting (AAS)](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/medical-assistant-associate-degree)

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