This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the normal structure and function, disorders and abnormalities, diagnostic procedures, and pharmacology associated with cardiology, pediatrics, geriatrics, urology, and the immune system. Infection control, aseptic techniques, OSHA standards for healthcare settings, and disease transmission will be introduced and discussed. Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate competency in the following areas: patient assessment, vital signs, chemical testing, macroscopic and microscopic examination of urine, and bacteriological testing. Students will learn the required procedures and steps for preparing the patient for a general physical examination and the proper clinical lab procedures, in addition to learning proper aseptic techniques, surgical asepsis, and surgical supplies and instruments.
Prerequisites
None