Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: ECHA-0016 Organization's ID: MA135; MA135A; MA135B Organization: Eastwick College-Hackensack Location: Classroom-based Length: 12 weeks (90 hours) Dates Offered: 6/1/2012 - 3/31/2016 12/1/2006 - 5/31/2012 10/1/1997 - 11/30/2006 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Vocational-Certificate 2 Medical Assisting Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: To train students in the principles of asepsis, the cycle of infection and adult, infant, and child cardiopulmonary resuscitations (CPR). Learning Outcomes: Become certified in Basic Life Support for health care provider Retrieve drug information from Physician Desk Reference Review materials for EKG technician certification Demonstrate basic knowledge of pharmacology Become certified in EKG (Electrocardiogram) Recognize the Medical Assistant's role and responsibility in these specialties General Topics: Emergency procedures and first aid, infection control, medical asepsis, sterilization, medical history, charting/documentation, physical examination, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, male reproductive system, autoclaving, wrapping instruments, sterile gloving, diagnostic imaging, basic pharmacology, medication, calculation, dosage, administration, and EKG (electrocardiogram) Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Classroom Exercise Laboratory Lectures Practical Exercises Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content