Course: Assisting with the Orthopedic Examination
Course Description
Within the Clinical Medical Assisting Program are 14 courses that each focus on medical assisting within a specific medical area or specialty. Assisting with the Orthopedic Examination is one of these specialties. This course focuses on understanding the musculoskeletal system, which includes all the bones, muscles, joints and supportive tissues and connective tissues. You will learn the anatomy and physiology of the cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. You will assist in diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. You will learn the names of all the bones in the body and distinguish between different kinds of fractures.
Certificate
Completion of this course certifies proficient Medical Assisting skills in the orthopedic examination based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skill Competence is available upon request.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:
• Clinical Medical Assistant
Competencies (skills you will learn)
• Understand the vocabulary and terminology of the musculoskeletal system
• Understand the common diseases and disorders of the system
• Proper application and removal of splints, casts, wraps and braces
• Perform patient training on proper use of durable medical equipment
• Work on patient cases with orthopedic issues
Course Structure
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length
The estimated length of this course is 15 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Admission Requirements
There are no specific requirements to take this course. However, courses in the Health Care Technologies Programs are to be taken in order. The course list can be found on the information sheet for each program or by contacting Student Services. Assisting with the Orthopedic Examination is a required course that is recommended to be taken after the Assisting with the Allergy/Immunology Examination course.
Textbooks & Materials
None
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Course Location and Schedule
TATC Campus
66 W. Vine Street,
Tooele
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fridays
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.
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