MASTER COURSE OUTLINE
A. MEDA1150 Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants
B. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is the clinical core curriculum for medical assistant students. The fundamentals
of the clinical aspect of medical assisting and performance of basic clinical skills is covered.
Course content includes communication and professionalism, therapeutic communication,
developmental and age appropriate care, medical asepsis, the medical assistant’s role in
assisting the health care provider with medical exams and clinical procedures, appropriate
documentation, surgical asepsis and sterile procedures, wound care, physical therapy; specialty
care including obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, gastroenterology, urology, and male
reproductive health are studied. The student performs specific skills related to the above areas of
study. The basic principles of respiratory diagnostic testing, radiology, emergency preparedness,
and medical coding are also covered. Review of first semester laboratory skills for externship
preparation are also included. Prerequisites: It is recommended that HCCC1400 Body
Structure, Function, and Applied Terminology as well as MEDA1301 Laboratory Procedures
be taken before or concurrently with this class.
(8 Cr – 6 lect, 2 lab)
C. **Core Theme: Critical Thinking
D. MAJOR CONTENT AREAS:
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Professionalism and accountability
Therapeutic communication skills
Medical records and documentation
Patient interview, medical & family history collection using subjective and objective data
Medical asepsis
Anthropometric measurements
Vital signs
Physical examination preparation, patient positioning, sequence, and techniques
Instrument identification
Eye and Ear examinations and procedures
surgical asepsis and sterile procedures
wound care
physical therapy
specialty care: OB/GYN, pediatrics, gastroenterology, urology, male reproductive health
respiratory diagnostic testing
radiology
emergency preparedness
professionalism
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therapeutic communication skills
developmental and age specific care
documentation
procedural, diagnostic, and HCPCS coding
E. GOAL TYPE, OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES:
GOAL TYPE
**Critical
Thinking
**Critical
Thinking
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to
gather factual information and apply it to a
given problem in a manner that is relevant,
clear, comprehensive, and conscious of
possible bias in the information selected.
gather factual information and apply it to a
given problem in a manner that is relevant,
clear, comprehensive, and conscious of
possible bias in the information selected.
CS
recognize accurate medical record
documentation.
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understand medical and surgical asepsis.
OUTCOMES
The student will successfully
1. demonstrate professional , ageappropriate care to all patients.
2. Utilize therapeutic
communication techniques with
patients of all ages, genders,
cultures, and backgrounds.
3. describe normal ranges of vital
signs and factors which may
influence variations from
normal ranges.
1. demonstrate professional, ageappropriate care to all patients.
2. utilize therapeutic
communication techniques with
patients of all ages, genders,
cultures, and backgrounds.
3. describe principles of caring for
pediatric patients.
4. describe the principles of caring
for OB/GYN patients.
5. demonstrate patient education
to a patient with a specific
disease condition.
6. discuss the progression of
pregnancy, fetal development,
common discomforts of
pregnancy, physiological and
psychological changes of
pregnancy, pregnancy and
post-partum complications, and
the medical assistant’s role in
prenatal examinations.
1. document patient care and
procedures using accurate
medical terminology.
1. define and compare/contrast
surgical asepsis and medical
asepsis
2. demonstrate sanitization,
disinfection, and sterilization of
instruments and work areas.
3. wrap packages for autoclaving.
4. perform sterile gloving.
5. prepare and maintain sterile
field.
6. perform wound care.
7. describe mechanics and proper
use of autoclave.
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understand vital signs and anthrometric
measurements for patients of all ages.
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assist with clinical examinations and
procedures.
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understand how to use the most current
procedural, diagnostic, and Healthcare
Common Procedure Coding System
(HCPCS) classifications.
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recognize accurate medical record
documentations.
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understand medical asepsis.
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understand vital signs and anthrometric
measurements for all ages of patients.
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measure height, weight, head
and chest circumferences.
plot infant and child
anthropometric measurements
on growth chart.
obtain radial and apical pulse,
respiration rate, and blood
pressure for pediatric and adult
patients.
obtain oral, axillary, and
tympanic temperatures for
pediatric and adult patients.
describe general examination
preparation, patient positioning
and draping, sequence, and
techniques.
identify instruments used in
general examinations and
procedures.
demonstrate eye and ear
examinations and procedures.
demonstrate suture removal.
demonstrate bandaging
techniques.
simulate cast application,
removal and care.
demonstrate applications of
cold and heat therapy.
demonstrate proper use of
wheelchairs, crutches, canes,
and walkers.
identify various types of
ostomies and discuss principles
of ostomy care.
simulate proctological
examination preparation and
rectal instillations.
demonstrate proper peak flow
meter use and principles of
respiratory testing.
discuss the basic principles of
radiography and radiation
exposure safety guidelines.
perform procedural coding
perform diagnostic coding
describe how to use HCPCS
coding
differentiate between medical
record components including
subjective and objective data.
demonstrate accurate medical
record documentation.
perform a thorough patient
interview and history.
define medical asepsis
demonstrate medical asepsis
techniques.
measure height, weight, head
and chest circumferences
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assist with clinical examinations and
procedures.
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plot infant and child
anthropometric measurements
on growth chart
measure radial and apical pulse,
respirations and blood pressure
measure oral, axillary, and
tympanic temperatures.
describe general examination
preparation, sequence, and
techniques.
demonstrate physical
examination preparation and
patient positioning/draping.
identify instruments used in
general examinations and
procedures.
describe eye and ear
examinations and procedures.
demonstrate vision testing using
Snellen chart.
demonstrate eye and ear
irrigations.
F. SPECIAL INFORMATION:
This course may require use of the Internet, the submission of electronically prepared
documents and the use of a course management software program. Students who have a
disability and need accommodations should contact the instructor or the Student Success
Center at the beginning of the semester. This information will be made available in
alternative format, such as Braille, large print, or current media, upon request.
Students are required to purchase their own calculator, watch with a second hand, white lab
coat, stethoscope, and student supply kit.
G. COURSE CODING INFORMATION:
Course Code X/Class Lecture Maximum 20/Letter Grade
Revision date: 08/28/2015
AASC Approval date: 10/20/15
*Riverland Community College
Disciplines
MnTC Goal
Number
Communication (CM)
Natural Sciences (NS)
Mathematics/Logical Reasoning (MA)
History and the Social & Behavioral
Sciences (SS)
Humanities and Fine Arts (HU)
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**Riverland Community College Core
Themes
Critical Thinking (CT)
Human Diversity (HD)
Global Perspective (GP)
Ethical and Civic Responsibility (EC)
People and the Environment (PE)
MnTC Goal
Number
2
7
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10
*These five MnTC Goals have been identified as Riverland Community College Disciplines.
** These five MnTC Goals have been identified as Riverland Community College Core Themes.
NOTE: The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum “10 Goal Areas of Emphasis” are reflected in the
five required discipline areas and five core themes noted in the Riverland Community College
program of study guide and/or college catalog.
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