2024-2025 Academic Catalog

MAST 1080 MEDICAL ASSISTING SKILLS I

Credits

4

Introduces the skills necessary for assisting the physician with a complete history and physical in all types of medical practices. The course includes skills necessary for sterilizing instruments and equipment and setting up sterile trays. The student also explores the theory and practice of electrocardiography. Topics include: infection control and related OSHA guidelines; prepare patients/assist physician with age and gender-specific examinations and diagnostic procedures; vital signs/mensuration; medical office surgical procedures, respiratory evaluations, and electrocardiography.

Lecture Hours

15

Lab Hours

120

Corequisite

MAST 1030, MAST 1110, MAST 1010