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Apr 18, 2024
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MED 270 Symptomatology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Medical Assisting Program or enrollment in the Medical Transcription Program, MED 121 or OST 141 .
Corequisites: None
This course covers the study of disease symptoms and the appropriate actions taken by medical assistants in a medical facility in relation to these symptoms. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills and appropriate triage, preparing patients for procedures, and screening the test results. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize how certain symptoms relate to specific diseases, recognize emergency situations, and take appropriate actions. Students will participate in class projects designed to meet the competencies of the course.
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