MDA 190B - Medical Assistant Back Office Externship

1 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

Practicum in clinical medical assisting. Application of clinical skills, procedures, and knowledge derived from medical assisting courses.

Prerequisite(s): HCA 103 , HCA 119 , MDA 120 , MDA 121 , MDA 122 , MDA 123 , and MDA 124 .
Information: Permission of the program director is required to enroll in this course.

1. Apply ethical guidelines and legal concepts to clinical practice.
2. Establish cooperative working relationships with health care team members.
3. Demonstrate effective communication techniques within a variety of clinical situations.
4. Apply principles of standard precautions.
5. Obtain vital signs, height, weight, patient medical history and document accordingly.
6. Assist clinicians in performing specific clinical procedures.
7. Prepare and administer medications under the supervision of the clinician.
8. Collect and process specimens.
9. Obtain, prepare and mount standard electrocardiograms.
10. Recognize and respond to emergencies.
11. Apply HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements in clinical procedures and documentation.

         A.   Patient rights

         B.   Confidentiality

II.      Informed consent

         A.   Professional behavior

         B.   Federal and state laws

         C.  Scope of practice

         D.  Documentation

III.     Working Relationships

         A.   Team concepts

         B.   Initiative and responsibility

         C.  Time management and prioritizing

         D.  Problem solving techniques

IV.     Communication Techniques

         A.   Patient and family considerations

               1.   Aware of cultural diversity

               2.   Use appropriate medical terminology

               3.   Verbal and nonverbal cues

         B.   Management of difficult situations

               1.   Impaired patients

               2.   Confused patients

               3.   Angry and emotionally stressed patients

V.      Standard Precautions

         A.   Personal protective equipment

         B.   Biohazard disposal

         C.  Correct handling of equipment

VI.     Collection of Patient Data

         A.   Vital signs

         B.   Height and weight

         C.  Patient history

         D.  Documentation

VII.    Assist with Specific Procedures

         A.   Preparation of treatment area and equipment

         B.   Preparation of patients

         C.  Procedures

               1.   Routine examinations

               2.   Minor surgeries

               3.   Other

         D.  Sterilize and process equipment and supplies

VIII.   Medications

         A.   Preparation

               1.   Classification, therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications

               2.   Calculate dose correctly

               3.   Select equipment

               4.   Prepare dosage

         B.   Administration

               1.   Oral

               2.   Parenteral

         C.  Patient education

         D.  Documentation

IX.     Collect and Process Specimens

         A.   Collection

               1.   Routine phlebotomies

               2.   Hematology

               3.   Urinalysis

               4.   Pregnancy

               5.   Fecal occult blood

               6.   Glucose testing

               7.   Cultures

         B.   Specimen handling

         C.  Quality assurance

X.      Electrocardiography

         A.   Electrode placement

         B.   Lead selection

         C.  Mounting techniques

XI.     Emergency Responses

         A.   Activate emergency medical system

         B.   Manage telephone emergencies

         C.  Provide immediate care

         D.  Maintain emergency equipment and supplies

XII.    HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Regulations

         A.   Procedures

         B.   Documentation

         C.  Practice