Introduces the Medical Assistant Student to the essential knowledge and clinical skills needed in general medical office or clinical setting. Theoretical content will include but not limited to, patient assessment, patient preparation, medical history taking, vital signs and anthropometric measurements; preparation and assisting with physical examination, instrumentation sanitation, disinfection and sterilization of instruments and equipment and assisting with minor surgical procedures and wound care. Prerequisite: AHLT110M. Corequisite: BIOL106M and BIOL107M.