Jul 15, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog SVC 
    
2025-2026 Catalog SVC

AHE 180 - Clinical Procedures for MA-R to MA-C Scope


Credits: 6
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 44
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Clinical procedures required for the Medical Assisting Certified credential through the Washington State Department of Health that are outside of the scope of the MA-R credential. This is a clinical procedures course designed to bridge experienced MA-R candidates to the MA-C WA scope of practice, and obtain the AAS Medical Assistant degree.

Prerequisite: Department chair permission.
Strongly Recommended:
Special Requirements:

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain an electrocardiogram and its relationship to the human heart.
  2. Accurately measure and record spirometry on an adult.
  3. Accurately perform an electrocardiogram, and accurately position patients for selected examinations.
  4. Identify instruments, their use and care.
  5. Perform sterilization of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
  6. Prepare sterile trays to allow the provider or healthcare worker to perform treatments or procedures.
  7. Explain casts and casting procedures.
  8. Instruct patients according to their needs regarding preparations for tests requiring radiant energy.
  9. Monitor legislation related to medical assisting scope of practice in health care.
  10. Discuss the aspects of rehabilitative medicine.
  11. Discuss the principles of good nutrition.
  12. State the purposes of diet therapy.
  13. Discuss the principles of immunity and development of infections.

Course Contents
  1. Physiology, theory and practice of electrocardiography.
  2. Physiology, theory and practice of spirometry.
  3. Sterilization procedures and principles.
  4. Minor surgery: Sterile tray setups.
  5. Bone fractures and casting.
  6. Wound care, dressing and closure methods.
  7. Surgical hand wash.
  8. Surgical aseptic procedures.


Instructional Units: 7