TransfermaticALH at Sierra College

    ALH 7 - Medical Asepsis and Surgical Procedures

    Recent Professors
    Hannah Peek Schwartz
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.9Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3.5
    Prerequisite
    Completion of ALH 1, 2, 3, and 4 with grades of "C" or better
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ALH 7
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students will acquire knowledge to apply theory to practice while assisting with minor office surgeries and wound care. Sterile and aseptic techniques, sterile field and instrument sanitization procedures and protocols prepare students with the necessary skills to practice within the scope of practice of a medical assistant. Students will perform training for recognizing risks of bloodborne pathogens, infection control, body substance isolation (BSI), and personal protection equipment in accordance with OSHA standards specific to the healthcare professional and in accordance of the scope of practice of a medical assistant. Provides the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support/CPR certification for Healthcare Providers. (letter grade only) (not transferable)
    Usually Held
    Tue 11:00am–2:05pm, Tue 9:00am–10:30am, Tue 10:30am–1:35pm, Tue 9:00am–10:05am