MEDA 0609 - Clinical Medical Assisting with Laboratory I

    Recent Professors
    Brittany M. Villagran
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite Prerequisite: Admission to the Taft College Medical Assisting Program
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MEDA 0609
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This is an introductory course designed to provide basic education and training for the individual who is interested in working as a clinical medical assistant in a medical or clinical back office. Topics covered: basic infection control; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, principals of nutrition; vital signs and height/weight measurements; initial medical record documentation; and maintenance of the clinical facility. Common office practices, such as vital signs, are discussed and practiced in the skills lab. (formerly MEDA 1109)
    Usually Held
    Fri 1:10pm–4:00pm, Fri 4:01pm–7:00pm