AHEM120 — Clinical Procedures I
5 CR This course prepares students for key responsibilities in clinical medical assisting, including patient communication, medical documentation, infection control, and teamwork in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on patient interviewing and screening, vital signs assessment, rooming procedures, patient nutrition, and assisting in gynecologic, prenatal, pediatric, eye, and ear examinations. Students gain practical knowledge to deliver professional, compassionate care in diverse clinical environments. Recommended: AHE 100 , AHEA 100 All with a C or better. Or permission of the Program Chair. Course
Prerequisites: ENGL101, ENGL92, ENGL93, AHE100, AHE120, AHE130, BIOL108, BIOL241, BIOL242