Medical Terminology and Procedures I
Medical Terminology and Procedures I is an introduction to the essential practices relevant to every career pathway in the Health Care industry. Topics include medical terminology, aseptic techniques, infection control, body mechanics, body structure and function, exercise and activity, fluids and nutrition, skin care, vital signs and rehabilitation. Instruction involves theory and clinical practice within the classroom laboratory. Students complete the first aid, CPR and AED certifications. Visits to area health care settings and instruction from medical professional’s supplement course content. Students are expected to participate in job shadowing experiences as they become available.