Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

31509306Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures 2

Course Information

Description

Prepares medical assistant students to perform patient care skills in the medical office setting. Students perform clinical procedures including administering medications, performing an electrocardiogram, assisting with respiratory testing, coaching patients, and assisting with emergency situations in an ambulatory care setting. Students learn preventive care and principles of nutrition.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Apply pharmacology principles to the preparation and administration of non-parenteral medications.

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

in a written exam

Criteria

you utilize appropriate equipment

you verify ordered doses/dosages prior to administration

you prepare proper dosages of medication for administration

you administer oral medications

you apply critical thinking skills in performing patient assessment and care

you use language/verbal skills that enable patients' understanding

you document patient care accurately in patient record (e.g. medication and immunization records)

you document patient education
Administer parenteral (excluding IV) medications

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

in a written exam

Criteria

you utilize appropriate equipment

you verify ordered doses/dosages prior to administration

you prepare proper dosages of medication for administration

you select proper sites for administering parenteral medications

you administer subcutaneous injections

you administer intradermal injections

you administer intramuscular injections

you measure simulated induration after TB skin testing

you apply critical thinking skills in performing patient assessment and care

you use language/verbal skills that enable patients understanding

you document patient care accurately in patient record (e.g. medication and immunization records)

you document patient education

you demonstrate proper use of the following equipment: sharps disposal containers
Explore principles of nutrition

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

in a written demonstration

Criteria

you describe dietary nutrients including: carbohydrates, fat, protein, minerals, electrolytes, vitamins, fiber, and water.

you identify the special dietary needs for: weight control, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, lactose sensitivity, gluten-free, eating disorder, and food allergies

you apply active listening skills

you assess the patient needs regarding special dietary needs

you plan the patient teaching regarding special dietary needs

you implement the patient teaching regarding special dietary needs

you validate the patient teaching regarding special dietary needs

you demonstrate sensitivity appropriate to the message being delivered

you demonstrate recognition of the patient s level of understanding in communications

you document patient education

you demonstrate empathy for patients’ concerns

you identify the components of a food label
Coach patients related to health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

in a written demonstration

Criteria

you identify resources and adaptations that are required based on individual needs, i.e. culture and environment, developmental life stages, language, and physical threats to communication

you apply active listening skills

you assess the patient needs

you plan the patient teaching

you implement the patient teaching

you validate the patient teaching

you demonstrate sensitivity appropriate to the message being delivered

you demonstrate recognition of the patient's level of understanding in communications

you document patient education accurately in patient record
Perform electrocardiograms

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

in a written exam

Criteria

you describe anatomy and physiology of the heart

you describe the equipment and supplies used for electrocardiography

you perform procedure according to established procedure checklist

you employ methods to correct artifacts

you identify an abnormal electrocardiogram and take appropriate action

you describe the procedure for applying a Holter monitor

you cite patient guidelines to follow when wearing a Holter monitor

you use language/verbal skills that enable patients understanding

you document patient care accurately in patient record
Perform pulmonary function testing

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

in a written exam

Criteria

you describe the equipment and supplies used for respiratory testing

you differentiate among pulmonary function tests including Spirometry, Pulse Oximetry, and Peak Flow

you perform procedures according to established procedure checklist

you cite patient guidelines for obtaining test results when performing spirometry

you use language/verbal skills that enable patients understanding

you document patient care accurately in patient record
Identify the medical assistant's role in patient emergency situations

Assessment Strategies

in oral or written response

Criteria

you perform patient screening using established protocols

you apply active listening skills

you demonstrate sensitivity appropriate to the message being delivered

you apply critical thinking skills in performing patient assessment and care

you describe basic principles of first aid

you state principles and steps of professional/provider CPR

you describe equipment found in a typical crash cart

you use language/verbal skills that enable patients understanding

you document patient care accurately in patient record

you document patient education