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MEA 150
CLINICAL I
PRESENTED AND APPROVED: November 2, 2012
EFFECTIVE: SPRING 2012-13
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Kinn’s The Medical Assistant: An Applied Learning Approach
Alexandria Patricia Adams, Deborah Proctor
Elsevier Health Science Edition 11
978-1-4160-5439-9
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Kinn’s The Medical Assistant: Study Guide
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Alexandria Patricia Adams, Deborah Proctor
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Elsevier Health Science Edition 11
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141605443X
Program uniform, stethoscope, non-digital watch with second hand, BP cuff (optional)
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Frequent quizzes and/or exams are highly
encouraged to assess the student’s
comprehension. Quizzes and exams may be
given in any format, while keeping in mind that
the certification exam is in a multiple choice
format. Practical exams are also encouraged to
assess the students’ ability to perform skills
required to function within the medical facility.
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Student Outcomes: Identify the general education goals for student
learning that is a component of this course.
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1. Communicate effectively.
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Read and comprehend at a college level.
Write effectively in a college setting.
Method of Assessment
Examinations, quizzes, competency check off
sheets, charting,
2. Demonstrate effective quantitative reasoning and
problem solving skills.
Charting and Vital Signs interpretation
3. Demonstrate effective qualitative reasoning skills.
Charting and Vital Signs interpretation
4. Apply effective methods of inquiry.
a. Generate research paper by gathering information
from varied sources, analyzing data and organizing
information into a coherent structure.
b. Employ the scientific method.
5. Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity
a. Experience the creative products of humanity.
b. Describe alternate historical, cultural, global
perspectives.
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Role play and patient assessments
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COURSE INFORMATION
Initiator: Lori Hogue, Lori Howell, Carol Elledge
Date of proposal to Curriculum Sub-Committee: November 2, 2012
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Spring 2012-13
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Prefix & Number: MEA 150
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Clinical I
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Catalog Course Description: Covers the competencies required of a medical assistant in
the clinical setting, including patient screening, vital signs, basic patient assessment, medical
documentation and charting, medical asepsis techniques and equipment used to disinfect, sanitize
and sterilize instruments, materials, and surfaces in the medical office. The scope of practice of
the medical assistant, as well as learning how to work as part of a team in the medical
office will be emphasized throughout the course.
SUN Course Number:
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite(s) HES 113, HES 129 This course may be taken concurrently with MEA 235.
Co-requisite(s)
Intended Course Goals
By the end of the semester, students will be able to:
1. Apply principles of aseptic techniques and infection control including proper hand
washing techniques.
2. Provide patients with instruction for health maintenance and disease prevention.
3. Demonstrate the ability to obtain patient history using the correct charting format
4. Assess patient’s vital signs
5. Demonstrate proper sterilization techniques for the medical office.
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Course Competencies and Objectives
By the end of the semester, students will be able to:
Competency 1 Demonstrate proper hand washing and drying procedures
Objective 1.1 Explain the medical infection cycle
Objective 1.2 Demonstrate proper hand washing techniques to achieve medical asepsis
Objective 1.3 Discuss the differences between medical asepsis and surgical asepsis
Objective 1.4 Demonstrate Standard Precautions for sanitizing instruments and discarding Biohazardous material
Objective 1.5 Demonstrate the appropriate handling and disposal of Biohazardous materials.
Objective 1.6 Properly dispose of personal protective equipment
Objective 1.7 Demonstrate proper handling and disposal of Biohazardous waste
Objective 1.8 Demonstrate the proper techniques for post-procedure cleanup.
Competency 2 Demonstrate the ability to recognize and respond to verbal and nonverbal communication, being attentive
and adapting communication techniques to the recipient’s level of understanding.
Objective 2.1 Integrate detailed information about the chief complaint into concise, accurate documentation methods
Objective 2.2 Identify elements of the communication circle
Objective 2.3 Describe the components of the patient’s medical history
Objective 2.4 Identify barriers to communication and their impact on patient assessment.
Objective 2.5 Differentiate among various medical records systems employed in the physician’s office
Objective 2.6 Demonstrate professional patient interviewing techniques
Competency 3 Analyze the role of the medical assistant with regards to educating patients about health, nutrition,
exercise, and self-examination.
Objective 3.1Demonstrate recognition of the patient’s level of understanding in communications.
Objective 3.2 Determine potential barriers to patient learning
Objective 3.3 Apply critical thinking skills in performing the patient assessment and patient care.
Objective 3.4 Interpret food labels and their application to a healthy diet.
Objective 3.5 Apply the guidelines of the Food Guide Pyramid to dietary recommendations for patients
Objective 3.6 Identify the general areas of teaching that the medical assistant may initiate regarding tests, surgery,
medications, and medication regimes.
Competency 4 Demonstrate the ability to accurately measure and record height, weight, blood pressure, temperature,
pulse and respirations.
Objective 4.1 Describe emotional and physical factors that can cause the body temperature to rise or fall
Objective 4.2 Convert temperature readings between the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales
Objective 4.3 Describe pulse rate, rhythm, and volume
Objective 4.4 Locate and record the pulse at multiple sites
Objective 4.5 Demonstrate the best way to obtain an accurate respiratory count.
Objective 4.6 Specify physiologic factors that affect blood pressure
Objective 4.7 Convert kilograms to pounds and pounds to kilograms
Objective 4.8 Determine the medical assistant’s legal and ethical responsibilities in obtaining vital signs
Competency 5 Outline the medical assistant’s role in preparing for the physical examination.
Objective 5.1 Describe the structural development of the human body
Objective 5.2 Differentiate among the functions of the 11 body systems and the major organs and structures of each
system.
Objective 5.3 Summarize the instruments and equipment the physician typically uses during a physical examination.
Objective 5.4 Name the various positions that may be used during an examination and identify the purpose of each.
Objective 5.5 Position and drape a patient in six different examining positions while remaining mindful of the patient’s
privacy and comfort.
Objective 5.6 Prepare for and assist the physical examination of a patient, correctly completing each step of the
procedure in the proper sequence.
Objective 5.7 Summarize the role of the medical assistant in the physical examination process.
Competency Describe the care of surgical instruments and the general classifications of surgical instruments use in the
medical office.
Objective 6.1 Describe typical solutions and medications used in minor surgical procedures.
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Objective 6.2 Outline the general classifications of surgical instruments
Objective 6.3 Identify types of sutures and surgical needles
Objective 6.4 Explain the medical assistant’s responsibility to help ease patients’ concerns about procedures
Competency 7 Identify and apply aseptic and sterilization techniques as it applies to the use of medical, surgical,
therapeutic, and diagnostic instruments.
Objective 7.1 Explain the differences among sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization
Objective 7.2 Demonstrate how to wrap instrument packs for autoclave sterilization
Objective 7.3 Demonstrate how to operate an autoclave. Demonstrate the proper procedures for storage of sterilized
equipment and instruments.
Objective. 7,4 Preform a surgical hand scrub
Objective 7.5 Outline the rules for setting up and maintaining a sterile field
Objective 7.6 Demonstrate how to remove sutures and the technique of surgical staple removal.
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