HTCH 055 - Vital Signs and Assisting with Medical Examinations

    Recent Professors
    Kris Gaiero
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HTCH 055
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course covers the duties and responsibilities of the clinical area of a medical office. Students have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in the following areas: equipment and supply control; medical asepsis; assistance with physical examinations (positioning, height, weight, and vision screening); vital signs determination (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure).
    Usually Held
    Wed 5:25pm–8:35pm, Wed 4:25pm–5:15pm, Wed 4:25pm–5:25pm