Care of patients in examining room, use and care of medical instruments and supplies, and assisting physicians with clinical procedures. Continuation of MA 150, with introduction to clinical duties of medical assistants and basic clinical procedures in medical offices. Includes electrocardiography, pharmacology, hematology, and radiology. Students serve as medical assistant externs in private medical offices and clinics as final preparation for employment. Duties assigned and supervised by physicians and medical assistants.
Students spend five full days weekly, for six weeks, in medical offices and clinics.