Apr 25, 2024  
2014-2015 Gaston College Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

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MED 140 Exam Room Procedures I (5 Credit Hours)


Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 4
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Medical Assisting Program; MAT 060  or DMA 010 , DMA 020 DMA 030 
Corequisites: None
This course provides instruction in clinical examining room procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, preparation and administration of medications, EKG’s, vital signs, and medical emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to perform competency based course topics. Students will demonstrate math competencies in algebraic computations necessary to successfully calculate drug dosages and determine equivalent doses among the household, apothecary, and metric systems.



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