MEDA 530 - Medical Assisting Clinical Experience

    Recent Professors
    C. Lam
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    0
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MEDA 530
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students complete 166 hours of supervised, directed practice demonstrating clinical medical assisting skills in a medical office or clinic. Emphasis on safety, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, professionalism, communication, cultural awareness, prioritization, office workflow, patient preparation and equipment set up. Students will assist the health professional with examinations, minor office surgery, data collection, measurements, vital signs, diagnostic testing, ECG's, PFT's, medication administration and patient rights, specimen collection and handling, safely working with blood-borne pathogens and being able to withdraw blood samples and administer injections. Requires drug screening, health and background clearance and malpractice insurance. May require purchase of a clinical laboratory uniform.
    Usually Held
    Thu 7:35pm–9:00pm