Transfers ToCSUDescription(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 HeldMon 2:10pm–4:00pm