MEDA 170 - Clinical Procedures I

    Recent Professors
    Cesar Pomajulca
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    (No prerequisite. Corequisite: MEDA 170L.) This course introduces clinical medical assisting techniques and procedures commonly practiced in a medical office or clinic: vital signs, anthropometric measurements, assisting with minor office surgery, performing selected physical therapy procedures, sterilization and disinfection of instruments, sterile and nonsterile dressing changes, medical office emergencies, visual screening and auditory acuity, and assisting with complete and selected specialty exams. Medical asepsis and infection control are emphasized during all procedures. (CSU)
    Usually Held
    Mon 2:10pm–4:00pm