MA 020 - Physical Examination Procedures

    Recent Professors
    Denis Golubev, Rosemary T. Bautista
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    5.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    MA 006 and HSCI 008 and ( BIOL 071 or BIOL 020 or MA 004 ) all with C or better
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MA 020
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Students will demonstrate a variety of clinical tasks in the medical assisting field by becoming active participants in the learner-centered environment. Skill competencies include preparing the exam room, obtaining patient medical histories, taking vital signs, assisting with physical examinations, instruments for examination, nutritional education planning, orthopedic bracing/casting, performing electrocardiograms, handling medical emergencies, pulmonary function testing, physical therapy, and explore the principles of radiology.
    Usually Held
    Wed 1:15pm–4:20pm, Mon 1:15pm–3:05pm, Mon 1:15pm–3:20pm, Thu 9:15am–12:20pm