- Grand Terrace High School
- GTHS ROP Course Descriptions
Medical Assistant -- Clinical 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:
Medical Assistant- Clinical is designed to teach students those clinical skills necessary for employment in a variety of medical settings. Students will practice medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, vital signs, medical/surgical asepsis, physical examination, basic electrocardiography, basic pharmacology, assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and laboratory procedures. Activities in this course include work-based learning that connects students to industry and the local community. A negative TB test is required for participation in worksite learning. Medical Terminology and ACE (Advanced Career Education) are pre-requisites.
Medical Assistant - Clinical has been UC a-g approved to meet the elective (“g” – Laboratory Science – Biology / Life Sciences)requirement.
INFORMATION:
Pre-requisites: Current negative TB test, successful completion of Medical Terminology, completion of ACE pre-requisite classes or successful completion of basic skills assessment.
Length: One year (404 hours Classroom, 160 hours CC)
*hours reflect competency based instruction in a laboratory setting.
ABBREVIATIONS:
CC = Community Classroom