Course
Prefix/Number:
Course
Title: Medical
Assisting II
Division: Outreach and Workforce Development
Program: Medical
Assistant
Credit
Hours: 3.0
Initiation/Revised
Date: Fall 2005
CLASSIFICATION
OF INSTRUCTION
This
course introduces students to the clinical procedures required as part of the
clinical and transdisciplinary competencies and outcomes established by the
Commission on Accreditation of the Allied Health Education Programs in their
Standards and Guidelines for Medical Assisting Educational Programs. It is
designed for students wishing to enter the health care industry or advance from
an existing entry level health care position.
Students will demonstrate course competencies in the concurrent Medical
Assisting II lab course.
Prerequisite: Admission to the college
and medical assistant program.
Corequisite: Medical Assisting II Lab
Required:
Young, Alexandra Patricia, Kennedy,
Deborah B., (2003). Kinn’s The Medical Assistant An Applied Learning
Approach, 9th edition.
Chapters 24- 55
Morton, Tammy B., (2003). Student
Study Guide to accompany Kinns The Medical Assistant An Applied Learning
Approach, 9th edition.
Chapters 24-55
COURSE OUTCOMES/COMPETENCIES (as Required)
Identify correct hand washing steps
Discuss how to wrap items for autoclaving
Relate sterilization techniques
Describe of biohazardous materials
Identify Standard Precautions
Describe venipuncture technique
Relate the correct performance capillary puncture
Discuss how to obtain specimens for microbiological
testing
Relate instruction of patients in the collection of a
clean-catch mid-stream urine specimen
Describe the provision of patient instruction in the
collection of a fecal specimen
Identify correct steps in performing
electrocardiography
Identify correct steps in performing respiratory
testing
Identify methods of quality control
Describe CLIA waived urinalysis testing
Describe CLIA waived hematology testing
Describe CLIA waived chemistry testing
Describe CLIA waived immunology testing
Describe CLIA waived microbiology testing
Identify performance of telephone and in-person
screening
Describe how to obtain vital signs
Discuss how to obtain and record patient history
Relate how to prepare and maintain examination and
treatment areas
Discuss preparation of patient for and assist with
routine and specialty examinations
Describe preparation of patient for and assist with
procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries
Identify
pharmacology principles to prepare and administer oral and parenteral
(excluding IV) medications
Describe how to maintain medication and immunization
records
Describe how to screen and follow-up test results
Explain
general office procedures
Describe
how to instruct individuals according to their needs
Relate
how to instruct and demonstrate the use and care of patient equipment
Describe
the provision of instruction for health maintenance and disease prevention
Identify
community resources
I.
Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting
A. Infection Control
B. Patient Assessment
C. Patient Education
D. Nutrition and Health
Promotion
E. Vital Signs
F. Assisting With the Primary
Physical Examination
II.
Assisting with Medications
A. Principles of Pharmacology
B.
Pharmacology Math
C.
Administering Medications
III.
Assisting with Medical Specialties
A. Assisting With Medical
Emergencies
B.
Assisting in Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology
C.
Assisting in Dermatology
D.
Assisting in Gastroenterology
E.
Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction
F.
Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology
G.
Assisting in
Pediatrics
H.
Assisting in
Orthopedic Medicine
I.
Assisting in
Neurology and Mental Health
J.
Assisting in
Endocrinology
K.
Assisting in
Pulmonary Medicine
L.
Assisting in
Cardiology
M.
Assisting in Geriatrics
IV.
Diagnostic Procedures
A. Principles of
Electrocardiography
B.
Assisting with Diagnostic Imaging
C.
Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory
D.
Assisting in the Analysis of Urine
E.
Assisting in Phlebotomy
F.
Assisting in the Analysis of Blood
G.
Assisting in Microbiology
V.
Assisting with Surgeries
A. Surgical Supplies and
Instruments
B.
Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures
VI.
Career Development
A. Career Development and Life
Skills
B.
A Patient Bill of Rights
C.
Claim Form Comparison Charts
D.
State Licensing Agencies for Radiology
E.
English-Spanish Phrases
F.
Procedure
G.
Charting Examples
Internet, Lecture, CD Rom
Activities, Workbook and Group Assignments, Discussion, Guest Speakers,
Collaborative Projects, Demonstrations, Concurrent Laboratory Course.
Students
will be required to complete reading assignments, chapter reviews, case studies
as assigned, participate in discussions with other classmates on topics
determined by instructor, complete assignments and examinations of knowledge, and
demonstrate skill competency.
The
student must participate in all activities, as well as accurately complete
assignments and examinations in order to receive a passing grade in this course
The
comprehensive final examination for this course will take place during the
scheduled finals week of the enrolled semester. Further details and information will be
provided closer to time of exam.
GRADING
SCALE
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
59% or less = F
Attendance Policy
Absences that occur due to students participating in official
college activities are excused except in those cases where outside bodies, such
as the State Board of Nursing, have requirements for minimum class minutes for
each student. Students who are excused will be given reasonable opportunity to
make up any missed work or receive substitute assignments from the instructor
and should not be penalized for the absence.
Proper procedure should be followed in notifying faculty in advance of
the student’s planned participation in the event. Ultimately it is the student’s responsibility
to notify the instructor in advance of the planned absence.
Unless students are participating in a school activity or are excused by the instructor,
they are expected to attend class. If a
student’s absences exceed one-hundred (100) minutes per credit hour for the
course or, in the case of on-line or other non-traditional courses, the student
is inactive for one-eighth of the total course duration, the instructor has the
right, but is not required, to withdraw a student from the course. Once the student has been dropped for
excessive absences, the registrar’s office will send a letter to the student,
stating that he or she has been dropped.
A student may petition the chief academic officer for reinstatement by
submitting a letter stating valid reasons for the absences within one week of
the registrar’s notification. If the
student is reinstated into the class, the instructor and the registrar will be
notified.
Academic Integrity
NCCC expects
every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic
pursuits. Academic integrity in
coursework is a specific requirement.
Definitions, examples, and possible consequences for violations of
Academic Integrity, as well as the appeals process, can be found in the College
Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.
Cell Phone Policy
Student cell phones and
pagers must be turned off during class times. Faculty may approve an exception
for special circumstances.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT GAIN
Assessment
of student gain will be measured by comparing the student’s knowledge of the
subject when the class begins and then by using the same measurement at the
close of the class. This measurement
will be done via pre and post tests over the stated course competencies,
through skills competency assessment tracking sheets, and competency evaluation
exams.
NOTE:
Information and statements in
this document are subject to change at the discretion of NCCC. Changes will be published in writing and made
available to students.
NOTE:
If you are a student with a
disability who may need accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), please notify the Director of
Advising and Counseling, Chanute Campus, Student Union, 620-431-2820 ext
280 or the Dean, Ottawa
Campus, 785-242-2607 ext 312, as soon as possible. You will need to bring your documentation for
review in order to determine reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist
you in arranging any necessary accommodations.
· The Director of Advising and Counseling in now located in the Student Union on the Chanute Campus.
· The Assistant Dean’s phone extension on the Ottawa campus is 305.