AHSC 1330 - Clinical Medical Assistant II

Institution:

Dyersburg State Community College

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Description:

Co-requisite: AHSC 1340This course focuses on patient-directed skills since a CMA's duties include various tasks such as taking patients' medical histories, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for a variety of medical procedures, and assisting the physician with routine office procedures. At the direction of the physician, a CMA can instruct patients about medication and special diets, prepare and administer injections using dosage calculation, authorize drug refills and call prescriptions to a pharmacy. CMAs also draw blood, erform ECGs, prepare patients for X-rays, remove sutures and change dressing using sterile techniques. When the prescribed CMA skills in this class are mastered, a simulation lab is set up in which each student is given a scenario and interacts with a patient (another student) as if the student is already a credentialized CCMA. The instructor and other students watch and give feedback. 3 hours lecture. Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dscc.edu

Phone Number:

(731) 286-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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