Title: Administer therapeutic modalities, under supervision of a supervisor or instructor.
Course: Medical Assistant II (14151-II) > Section: Assisting in the Administration of Selected Treatments

Administration should include procedures such as

- applying ice/heat packs
- applying cold compresses
- applying moist compresses
- performing range-of-motion joint exercises.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What damage can occur to a patient’s skin if an ice/heat pack is not applied in the correct manner?
- What is the underlying principle of a moist compress? When is it appropriate to apply a moist compress to a patient?
- What medical conditions benefit from range-of-motion joint exercises?