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
    Difficulty
    4.7Moderateout of 10
    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