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2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MDA 123 - Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

An integrative approach to learning and developing the clinical procedural skills required to work in an ambulatory care setting. Includes the collection and documentation of vital signs, patient history, patient assessment, and partnering with patients to provide them with resources to achieve and maintain health. Also includes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived testing, safety in medication administration, principles of nutrition, and legal and ethical considerations.

Corequisite(s): MDA 122  
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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Complete a systematic patient assessment by collecting subjective information and performing diagnostic procedures within the scope of practice for a medical assistant.
  2. Assist provider with performing a physical examination to determine patient diagnosis and subsequent plan of care.

Outline:
  1. Anatomy and Physiology
    1. Cognitive
      1. Critical thinking
        1. Patient assessment
        2. Patient care
        3. Patient concerns regarding procedures
      2. Diagnostic Procedures
        1. Electrocardiography
        2. Venipuncture
        3. Capillary puncture
        4. Pulmonary function testing
      3. Medication administration
        1. Oral medications
        2. Parenteral medication
        3. Injection sites
        4. Classifications
          1. Indications for use
          2. Desired affects, side effects, adverse reactions
        5. Rules of medication administration
          1. Right patient
          2. Right medication
          3. Right dosage
          4. Right route
          5. Right time
          6. Right technique
          7. Right documentation
    2. Psychomotor
      1. Vital signs
        1. Blood pressure
        2. Temperature
        3. Pulse
        4. Respirations
        5. Weight
        6. Height (infant length)
        7. Head circumference (infant)
        8. Pulse oximetry  
      2. Patient exam
        1. Patient positioning 
        2. Procedures and treatments
        3. Supplies
      3. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing
        1. Specimen collection
        2. Quality control measures
        3. CLIA waived tests
          1. Hematology
          2. Chemistry
          3. Urinalysis
          4. Immunology
          5. Microbiology
      4. First Aid procedures
        1. Bleeding
        2. Diabetic coma
        3. Insulin shock
        4. Fractures
        5. Seizures
        6. Shock
        7. Syncope
      5. Provider/Professional level CPR
  1. Infection Control
    1. Cognitive
      1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
        1. Standard precautions
        2. Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
        3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
          1. Body fluids
          2. Secretions and excretions
          3. Blood
          4. Non-intact skin and mucous membranes
      2. Center for Disease Control (CDC) regulations
      3. Asepsis
        1. Medical
        2. Surgical
    2. Psychomotor
      1. Sterilization process
        1. Sanitization
        2. Disinfection
      2. Sterilization Procedures
        1. Sterile field
        2. Wound care
        3. Dressing change
      3. Bio hazardous waste disposal
        1. Sharps
        2. Regulated wastes
  2. Nutrition
    1. Cognitive
      1. Dietary nutrients
        1. Carbohydrates
        2. Fat
        3. Protein
        4. Minerals
        5. Electrolytes
        6. Vitamins
        7. Fiber
        8. Water
      2. Dietary supplements
      3. Special dietary needs
        1. Weight control
        2. Diabetes
        3. Cardiovascular disease
        4. Hypertension
        5. Cancer
        6. Lactose sensitivity
        7. Gluten-free
        8. Food allergies
    2. Psychomotor
      1. Patient education
      2. Patient concerns for dietary change
  3. Concepts of Effective Communication
    1. Cognitive
      1. Patient coaching
        1. Health maintenance
        2. Disease prevention
        3. Treatment plan compliance
        4. Community resources
      2. Subjective information
      3. Objective information
    2. Psychomotor
      1. Feedback techniques
        1. Reflection
        2. Restatement
        3. Clarification
      2. Patient Coaching
        1. Health maintenance
        2. Disease prevention
        3. Treatment plan
      3. Use of medical terminology
      4. Relevant, accurate, and concise reporting
        1. Laboratory flow charts
        2. Growth chart
        3. Accuracy of test results
    3. Affective
      1. Patient considerations
        1. Empathy
          1. Active listening
          2. Non-verbal communication
        2. Concerns regarding medical necessity
      2. Patient’s rights
  4. Legal Implications
    1. Cognitive
      1. Error in patient care
        1. Protocol
        2. Procedure
        3. Incident reports
    2. Psychomotor
      1. Medical record documentation
        1. Relevance
        2. Concise
      2. Illegal activity reporting
  5. Ethical Considerations
    1. Emergency situations
      1. Physical impact
      2. Emotional effect
    2. Significance of patient ethics and morals
    3. Procedural concerns
  6. Protective Practices
    1. Cognitive
      1. Safety techniques post exposure to:
        1. Blood
        2. Other body fluids
        3. Needle sticks
        4. Chemicals
      2. Fire Safety
      3. Evacuation of a healthcare setting
      4. Disposal of biological chemical materials
      5. Body mechanisms and ergonomics
      6. Emergency plans for disasters or other emergencies
    2. Psychomotor
      1. Use proper body mechanics
      2. Mock exposure event
        1. Procedure
        2. Documentation
      3. Unsafe environmental working conditions
    3. Affective
      1. Stress during an emergency situation
      2. Self-awareness in response to emergency situations