Corequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Assisting program.
Development of dental assisting skills, techniques and concepts in a laboratory or clinical setting. Maximum credit 2 units, 1/2 unit each semester. Recommended for students who need to use laboratory and require instructional assistance to facilitate learning. Total of 27 hours laboratory. Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

   #0027    Noon- 3:25pm Tu      Lab     R508   STAFF       

         1.1 Hours TBA per week

         Short Term: 01/10/12-02/14/12

       &                 TBA             R508   STAFF       

Prerequisite(s): MA 115.
Pathophysiology of body systems; integration of disease processes of organ systems with medical and nursing assessment and procedures; diagnostic tests; invasive procedures; medications; nutritional intervention and expected outcomes. Use of drug reference books. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #0003  1:30pm- 6:00pm TuW     Lecture CEC220 HASSIJA L N 

         Short Term: 01/10/12-02/15/12

Prerequisite(s): MA 115 and enrollment in Medical Assisting Program.
Introduction to the principles of pharmacology and medication administration in the ambulatory setting. Reading, interpreting and documenting medication orders. Calculating dosages for nonparenteral and parenteral medications used in the ambulatory setting. Common medications used in each body system. Total of 27 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #0407  8:00am-12:30pm TuW     LecLab  CEC204 HILEMAN-FORD

         Short Term: 01/10/12-02/15/12