MED 221: Medical Assistant Lab II

online available

In this course, students will further develop their skills, abilities and behaviors in the role of Medical Assistant. Students learn to assess vital signs, prepare the patient for examination, assist the provider during examination, safely perform venipuncture and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests, set up and assist with minor office surgeries, and clean and sterilize instruments. Students must complete the course with a "C" or higher. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading Level 5; Academic Writing Level 3; MED 210, MED 241 and MED 245, must enroll concurrently in all courses

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading Level 5; Academic Writing Level 3; MED 210, MED 241 and MED 245, must enroll concurrently in all courses

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

 offered in the daytime
Blended classes also available		    

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

 offered in the daytime
Blended classes also available		    

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.
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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 30
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 75
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 105

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