MED X 411.3 - Medical Assistant Fundamentals of Practice & Lab: Clinical Skills/ Procedures for Medical Assistants II

Course Description

This course will build upon Medical Assistant Fundamentals 1 and focus on preparing students for a successful transition into their Externship. Experiential learning experiences will include high fidelity patient simulations and clinical rotations at an ambulatory practice site. Content will include, blood draws and related testing procedures, assisting in the gynecologic examination, pediatric examination, physical examination and other office procedures including how to perform an EKG, and how to perform wound care.

Course Outline

This course is Part 2 in a 3-part series that covers foundations for clinical practice for medical assistants. Student learn vital signs, patient intake and documentation principles, and principles of disease and infections.

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Public Contact
UCLA Extension: Humanities & Sciences Department
(310) 825-7093

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required
UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program : Required Courses