# MED232 Advanced Diagnostics and Testing

College of Health Science Medical Assisting Department

**Course Description:** This course is centered on clinical scenarios and urgent care procedures through the use of practical skills, demonstrations and hands-on learning. Laboratory assessment skills, which consist of invasive and non-invasive procedures, will be performed in a professional manner on classmates. Previously learned clinical skills will also be incorporated and assessed. Topics include but are not limited to: microbiology, nutrition, medical emergencies, dermatology, geriatrics, injections, pulmonary, and catheterizations.

**Credit Hours:** 2.00

**Prerequisites:** All of: [MED229](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MED229 "View MED229")

**Corequisites:** None

## Programs offering this course

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

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