Clinical procedures for medical assistants / Kathy Bonewit-West, BS, MEd, Coordinator and Instructor, Medical Assistant Technology, Hocking College, Nelsonville, Ohio, former member, Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The medical record and health history -- Medical asepsis and the OSHA standard -- Sterilization and disinfection -- Vital signs - The physical examination -- Eye and ear assessment and procedures -- Physical agents to promote tissue healing -- The gynecologic examination and prenatal care -- The pediatric examination -- Minor office surgery -- Administration of medication and intravenous therapy -- Cardiopulmonary procedures -- Colon procedures and male reproductive health -- Radiology and diagnostic imaging -- Introduction to the clinical laboratory -- Urinalysis -- Phlebotomy -- Hematology -- Blood chemistry and immunology -- Medical microbiology -- Nutrition -- Emergency preparedness and protective practices -- Emergency medical procedures.