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    Oct 31, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
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MEDA 101 - MA: Basic Clinical Skills Simulation Lab



2.0 Credits
Practical application of foundational skills in taking medical histories and documentation, room prep and assisting with patient exams, screening patients per protocols and performing first aid procedures when necessary.
Prerequisite Concurrent enrollment in or completion of MEDA 100.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Perform patient screening including collecting and accurately recording  patient signs, symptoms, and medical history while demonstrating recognition and interpretation of nonverbal communication.
  2. Demonstrate common screening assessments specifically for the pediatric population. 
  3. Demonstrate first aid procedures, exam room preparation, assisting with provider exams and procedures and instructing a patient in said procedures while practicing medical asepsis.
  4. Correctly use and pronounce medical terminology and exercise professionalism and empathy  in health care interactions with clients and other members of the healthcare team.
  5. Demonstrate professional and accurate telephone and electronic messaging communication techniques.


Course Typically Offered
Fall



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