HLTH 231 — Clinical Skills - Surgical
Develops the skills needed to perform the duties of the medical assistant. Areas include sterile techniques, OSHA requirements, equipment preparation, identification and sterilization, pre-surgical procedures, decontamination after surgery, wound care management, orthopedic and rehabilitation needs, assisting with minor office procedures, radiologic and diagnostic imaging procedures, and preparation for patient education. Instructor permission required to repeat course; Course may be repeated one time for credit.
Prerequisites: HLTH 135, HLTH 136, TS 86