Medical Assistant (MO)

MO 138 CLINICAL PROCEDURES I
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Instructor approval – BIO 213 and BIO 214 with a grade of “C-” or higher

This course is designed to develop a basic knowledge of skills and practices of the allied healthcare professional assisting in a clinical setting. Units include Universal Precautions, patient preparation, preparing for and assisting with examinations, infection control, surgical asepsis, pharmacology, and drug administration.

MO 238 CLINICAL PROCEDURES II
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: MO 138 with a grade of “C-” or higher

This course is designed to introduce students to additional skills and practices of the allied healthcare professional assisting in a clinical setting. Units include laboratory orientation, collecting and handling laboratory specimens, hematology, physical therapy, electrocardiography, emergencies, first aid, and nutrition.

MO 241 CLINICAL REVIEW
Credits: 1
Term: (SU)
Corequisite: MO 242

This seminar is designed for students participating in MO 242. It features discussions of clinical topics and situations.

MO 242 EXTERNSHIP
Credits: 4
Term: (SU)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval and MO 138, MO 238 with a grade of “C-” or higher

Students gain practical experience in clinical medical environments where they have an opportunity to perform various clinical and administrative procedures under supervision. Students are expected to use competencies required for the medical assistant.