Concerned with all aspects of clinical medical assisting, this text covers infection control, basic clinical procedures, assisting in specialized areas of practice, and clinical laboratory procedures. The text's contents meet all criteria set forth by the AAMA role delineation document and the criteria for registration set by the AMT. Other features include: step-by-step procedures with rationales; specific documentation instructions and examples for each procedure; special instructions for medical emergencies in the medical office; and patient education techniques.