Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionDesigned for students interested in becoming medical assistants, this course is a hands-on experience covering the following topics: using various methods to achieve asepsis to control growth of microbes, performing strep tests and throat cultures including instructions for culture and sensitivity, obtaining specimens, using a microscope and other medical office instruments, identifying surgical instruments and their uses, sanitizing and disinfecting surgical instruments with special emphasis on autoclaving, setting up sterile trays for minor office surgeries, surgical assisting, scrubbing and gloving, preparing the skin, preparing the patient. Open Entry/Open Exit.Usually HeldFri 9:00am–11:00am, Mon 9:00am–3:30pm, Mon Wed 8:30am–2:30pm 