I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Clinical Procedures I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MEDA 1110
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Internship Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course covers clinical duties that are performed by the medical assistant. Emphasis will be on medical asepsis, taking the patient history, the physical examination, emergencies, patient assessment including vital signs and documentation skills. Students will learn how to obtain appropriate information through effective communication.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MEDA 1110 - Clinical Procedures I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MEDA 1110 - Clinical Procedures I
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount
|
MDAS 1130 Clinical Procedures I
|
3
|
Anoka Technical College, Anoka
|
MAST 1040 Clinical Procedures I
|
3
|
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Medical Assistant Program
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Explain and demonstrate appropriate patient history taking skills. |
Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Assess and determine the need to take a pulse using an alternative method if initial results are unsatisfactory. |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Demonstrate the ability to take vital signs using the appropriate thermometers, sphygmomanometers, stethoscopes, and scales. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Apply principles of aseptic techniques and infection control.
|
|
Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
|
|
Adapt what is said to the recipient’s level of comprehension.
|
|
Determine the need for accurate documentation and reporting.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
I. Emergency Procedures and First Aid
A. Recognizing an Emergency
B. Preparing for an Emergency
C. Common Emergencies
D. Breathing Emergencies and Cardiac Arrest
E. Safety and Emergency Practices
|
II. Infection Control and Medical Asepsis
A. Impact of Infectious Diseases B. The Process of Infection C. Chain of Infection D. The Body’s Defense Mechanisms for Fighting Infection and Disease E. Stages of Infectious Diseases F. Disease Transmission G. Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B and C H. Reporting Infectious Disease I. Standard Precautions J. OSHA Regulations K. Principles of Infection Control L. Medical Asepsis M. Bioterrorism
|
III. The Patient History and Documentation A. The Purpose of the Medical History B. Preparing for the Patient C. Patient Information Forms D. Computerized Health History E. The Patient Intake Interview F. Communication Across the Lifespan G. The Medical Health History H. The Patient Record and Its Importance I. Methods of Charting/Documentation J. Electronic Medical Records K. Rules of Charting
|
IV. Vital Signs and Measurements
A. The Importance of Accuracy B. Temperature C. Pulse D. Respiration E. Blood Pressure F. Height and Weight G. Measuring Chest Circumference
|
V. The Physical Examination
A. Methods of Examination
B. Positioning and Draping
C. Equipment and Supplies for the Physical Examination
D. Basic Components of a Physical Examination
E. The Physical Examination Sequence
F. After the Examination
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
The laboratory sessions will involve practice and production of required work products to demonstrate proficiency of required competencies/skills related to the above outlined topics.
|
I. Emergency Procedures and First Aid
A. Control of Bleeding
B. Applying an Arm Splint
|
II. Infection Control and Medical Asepsis
A. Medical Asepsis Hand Wash B. Removing Contaminated Gloves C. Transmission Based Precautions: Isolation Technique D. Sanitization of Instruments
|
III. The Patient History and Documentation
A. Taking a Medical History for a Paper Medical Record
|
IV. Vital Signs and Measurements
A. Measuring an Oral Temperature Using an Electronic Thermometer
B. Measuring an Aural Temperature Using a Tympanic Thermometer
C. Measuring a Temperature Using a Temporal Artery Thermometer
D. Measuring a Rectal Temperature Using a Digital Thermometer
E. Measuring an Axillary Temperature
F. Measuring an Oral Temperature Using a Disposable Oral Strip Thermometer
G. Measuring a Radial Pulse
H. Taking an Apical Pulse
I. Measuring the Respiration Rate
J. Measuring Blood Pressure
K. Measuring Height
L. Measuring Adult Weight
|
V. The Physical Examination
A. Assisting with a Complete Physical Examination
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Clinical Procedures I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MEDA 1110
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Internship Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course covers clinical duties that are performed by the medical assistant. Emphasis will be on medical asepsis, taking the patient history, the physical examination, emergencies, patient assessment including vital signs and documentation skills. Students will learn how to obtain appropriate information through effective communication.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MEDA 1110 - Clinical Procedures I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MEDA 1110 - Clinical Procedures I
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount
|
MDAS 1130 Clinical Procedures I
|
3
|
Anoka Technical College, Anoka
|
MAST 1040 Clinical Procedures I
|
3
|
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Medical Assistant Program
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Explain and demonstrate appropriate patient history taking skills. |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Demonstrate the ability to take vital signs using the appropriate thermometers, sphygmomanometers, stethoscopes, and scales. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Apply principles of aseptic techniques and infection control.
|
|
Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
|
|
Adapt what is said to the recipient’s level of comprehension.
|
|
Determine the need for accurate documentation and reporting.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
I. Emergency Procedures and First Aid
A. Recognizing an Emergency
B. Preparing for an Emergency
C. Common Emergencies
D. Breathing Emergencies and Cardiac Arrest
E. Safety and Emergency Practices
|
II. Infection Control and Medical Asepsis
A. Impact of Infectious Diseases B. The Process of Infection C. Chain of Infection D. The Body’s Defense Mechanisms for Fighting Infection and Disease E. Stages of Infectious Diseases F. Disease Transmission G. Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B and C H. Reporting Infectious Disease I. Standard Precautions J. OSHA Regulations K. Principles of Infection Control L. Medical Asepsis M. Bioterrorism
|
III. The Patient History and Documentation A. The Purpose of the Medical History B. Preparing for the Patient C. Patient Information Forms D. Computerized Health History E. The Patient Intake Interview F. Communication Across the Lifespan G. The Medical Health History H. The Patient Record and Its Importance I. Methods of Charting/Documentation J. Electronic Medical Records K. Rules of Charting
|
IV. Vital Signs and Measurements
A. The Importance of Accuracy B. Temperature C. Pulse D. Respiration E. Blood Pressure F. Height and Weight G. Measuring Chest Circumference
|
V. The Physical Examination
A. Methods of Examination
B. Positioning and Draping
C. Equipment and Supplies for the Physical Examination
D. Basic Components of a Physical Examination
E. The Physical Examination Sequence
F. After the Examination
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
The laboratory sessions will involve practice and production of required work products to demonstrate proficiency of required competencies/skills related to the above outlined topics.
|
I. Emergency Procedures and First Aid
A. Control of Bleeding
B. Applying an Arm Splint
|
II. Infection Control and Medical Asepsis
A. Medical Asepsis Hand Wash B. Removing Contaminated Gloves C. Transmission Based Precautions: Isolation Technique D. Sanitization of Instruments
|
III. The Patient History and Documentation
A. Taking a Medical History for a Paper Medical Record
|
IV. Vital Signs and Measurements
A. Measuring an Oral Temperature Using an Electronic Thermometer
B. Measuring an Aural Temperature Using a Tympanic Thermometer
C. Measuring a Temperature Using a Temporal Artery Thermometer
D. Measuring a Rectal Temperature Using a Digital Thermometer
E. Measuring an Axillary Temperature
F. Measuring an Oral Temperature Using a Disposable Oral Strip Thermometer
G. Measuring a Radial Pulse
H. Taking an Apical Pulse
I. Measuring the Respiration Rate
J. Measuring Blood Pressure
K. Measuring Height
L. Measuring Adult Weight
|
V. The Physical Examination
A. Assisting with a Complete Physical Examination
|