MA 217B - MEDICAL ASSISTING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE CLINICAL

    Recent Professors
    S. Miller
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MA 217B
    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 to assist the physician with examinations, minor office surgery, data collection, measurements, vital signs, diagnostic testing, ECG's, PFT's, medication administration and patient rights, injections, venipuncture, capillary puncture, specimen collection, handling, bloodborne pathogens. Meets CCBMA,CA Med Board requirements for capillary puncture, injections and venipuncture skills training hours.