MA 115: Clinical Procedures I

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Class Program
Medical Assistant
Credits 7 Lecture Hours 44 Lab Hours 66

This course is an introduction to medical assisting. It introduces basic clinical skills and medical front office skills, the importance of work ethics and interpersonal communications, and medication and injection administration.

Prerequisites

Admission to the Medical Assisting Program which includes demonstration that the general education courses of the Medical Assistant Certificate (ENGL& 101, PSYC& 100 and CMST& 220) are able to be completed by completion of externship courses (MA 195 and 197).

Completion of HED 119 and HED 121, each with a 2.0 or better; and completion of or concurrent enrollment in HED 122, HED 239, and 5 credits of MAP 117, each with a 2.0 or better.

Course Outcomes

 

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

  1. Define the scope of practice for a medical assistant
  2. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic adult vital signs
  3. Demonstrate basic aseptic technique including proper hand hygiene
  4. Demonstrate skill fluency for all procedures covered during the quarter
  5. Demonstrate patient safety precautions
  6. Document a patient’s chief complaint, medications, allergies and vital signs accurately
  7. Demonstrate knowledge of infection control
  8. Make use of the sterile field protocol.
  9. Demonstrate safe, competent, and fluent injection techniques during medication administration
  10. Demonstrate critical thinking skills when faced with unexpected patient situations
  11. Critically think through diagnosis and procedural coding issues
  12. Schedule patients according to their specific needs
Institutional Outcomes

IO1 Communication:  Students will be able to demonstrate clear, effective communications with patients and members of the healthcare team in a variety of structured settings.

IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills:  Students will demonstrate professional attitude and behavior when caring for patients and collaborating with other health care professionals at all times.

Course Content Outline
  1. History of Medical Assisting/Scope of Practice
  2. The Profession
  3. The office environment
  4. Telephone Technique
  5. The Medical Record
  6. Vital Signs
  7. Assisting with Physical Examinations
  8. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
  9. Patient Education
  10. Professionalism
  11. Patient Reception
  12. Appointment Scheduling
  13. Written Communication
  14. Medical Insurance
  15. Diagnosis Coding
  16. Procedure Coding
  17. Infection Control
  18. Assisting with Minor Surgery
  19. Urinalysis
  20. Administering Medications
  21. Mental Health
Department Guidelines

Enrollment in MA 115 is dependent upon instructor permission. Mandatory orientation session to be held prior to first day of class. Final skills check off must be successfully passed in order to continue on in the clinical sequence. Minimum final grade of 2.0 in MA 115 is required for entry into MA 116. Healthcare Provider CPR card must be current by the end of the quarter.

PO5 and PO6 should be assessed.