Sacramento County Office of Education – Regional Occupational Program

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CLINICAL CR = Classroom

LAB/CC = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom

CBEDS TITLE:

MEDICAL OFFICE SERVICES

CBEDS NO:

4242

HOURS:

Total 270

DATE:

October 17, 2008

JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant Registered Nurses

Classroom

90

O-NET CODES: 31.9092.00 29-1111.00

Laboratory/Pre-clinical 180

JOB TITLE: Physician Assistants Medical Equipment Preps.

CC/CVE 0

O-NET CODES: 29-1071.00 31-9093.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This two-semester course divides a medical assistant’s role into administrative and clinical semesters. Learn administrative skills (front office) one semester, and clinical (back office) procedures and CPR during the other semester. After successfully completing both sessions, you are eligible to take the California Certified medical Assistant’s exam.

PREREQUISITES:  None METHOD OF STUDENT EVALUATION:     

Pre and Post test Student Projects Written work Observation record of student performance Completion of assignments and worksheets

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:     

Lecture Group and individual applied projects Demonstration Field Trips Guest Speaker

TEXTS USED:

th

PRIMARY: Exploring Medical Language 5 Edition, LaFleur, 2005, Mosby

Publishing Gray’s Anatomy: A Fact-Filled Coloring Book, Stark, 2001, Running Press Publishing Medical Assisting: A Patient-Centered Approach to Administrative & Clinical Competencies, Barrie, Keller, Dazarow, Able, Prickett-Ramutkoski, 1999, Glencoe Publishing SUPPLEMENTAL:

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CLINICAL CR = Classroom

I.

LAB/CC = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom

INTRODUCTION A. Course Goals, Objectives and Expectations B. Class Policies and Procedure

II.

CAREER PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT A. Students understand how to make effective decisions, use career information, and manage personal career plans: 1. Identify the personal qualifications, interests, aptitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to succeed in careers. 2. List opportunities and requirements for education, training, and licensure. 3. Develop a career plan that is designed to reflect career interests, pathways, and postsecondary options. 4. Identify the role and function of professional organizations, industry, associations, and organized labor in a productive society. 5. Identify past, present, and future career trends. 6. Identify important strategies for selfpromotion in the hiring process, such as job search, applications, cover letter, résumé writing, interviewing skills, and preparation of a portfolio.

III.

TECHNOLOGY A. Students know how to use contemporary and emerging technological resources in diverse and changing personal, community, and workplace environments: 1. Identify past, present, and future technological advances as they relate to a chosen career pathway. 2. Use technological resources to gain access to, manipulate, and produce information, products, and services. 3. Discuss the influence of current and emerging technology on selected segments of the economy.

CR

LAB/ CC

STANDARDS

LAB/ CC

STANDARDS

Hours integrated into subject/ skill content

CR Hours integrated into subject/ skill content

CR Hours integrated into subject/ skill content

Foundation: 3.0

LAB/ CC

STANDARDS Foundation: 4.0

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CLINICAL CR = Classroom

IV.

LAB/CC = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom

PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING A. Students understand how to create alternative solutions by using critical and creative thinking skills, such as logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and problemsolving techniques: 1. Apply appropriate problem-solving strategies and critical thinking skills to work-related issues and tasks. 2. Utilize systematic problem-solving models that incorporate input, process, outcome, and feedback components. 3. Use critical thinking skills to make informed decisions and solve problems. 4. Apply decision-making skills to achieve balance in the multiple roles of personal, home, work and community life.

V.

HEALTH & SAFETY A. Students understand health and safety policies, procedures, regulations, and practices, including the use of equipment and handling of hazardous materials: 1. Identify the policies, procedures, and regulations regarding health and safety in the workplace, including employers’ and employees’ responsibilities. 2. Identify critical elements of health and safety practices related to storing, cleaning, and maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies.

VI.

RESPONSIBILITY AND FLEXIBILITY A. Students know the behaviors associated with the demonstration of responsibility and flexibility in personal, workplace, and community settings: 1. Demonstrate the qualities and behaviors that constitute a positive and professional work demeanor. 2. Demonstrate personal responsibility. 3. Discuss the need to adapt to varied roles and responsibilities. 4. Discuss how individual actions can affect the larger community.

CR

LAB/ CC

Hours integrated into subject/ skill content

CR

Foundation: 5.0

LAB/ CC

Hours integrated into subject/ skill content

CR Hours integrated into subject/ skill content

STANDARDS

STANDARDS Foundation: 6.0

LAB/ CC

STANDARDS Foundation: 7.0

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CLINICAL CR = Classroom

VII.

LAB/CC = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom

ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES A. Students understand professional, ethical, and legal behavior consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational norms: 1. Identify the major local, district, state, and federal regulatory agencies and entities that affect the industry and how they enforce laws and regulations. 2. Demonstrate the concept and application of ethical and legal behavior consistent with workplace standards. 3. Discuss the role of personal integrity and ethical behavior in the workplace.

VIII.

LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK A. Students understand effective leadership styles, key concepts of group dynamics, team and individual decision making, the benefits of workforce diversity, and conflict resolution: 1. Identify the characteristics and benefits of teamwork, leadership, and citizenship in the school, community, and workplace settings. 2. Discuss the ways in which professional associations, such as Skills USA, and competitive career development activities enhance academic skills, promote career choices, and contribute to employability. 3. Discuss the benefits of teamwork. 4. Demonstrate multiple approaches to conflict resolution and their appropriateness for a variety of situations in the workplace. 5. Demonstrate respect for individual and cultural differences, and for the attitudes and feelings of others. 6. Communicate ideas to justify positions, persuade and convince others, confirm responsibility, and evaluate existing policies and procedures.

IX.

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING A. Understand the role and importance of the Clinical Medical Assistant. 1. Scope of practice

CR

LAB/ CC

Hours integrated into subject/ skill content

CR

Foundation: 8.0

LAB/ CC

Hours integrated into subject/ skill content

CR 10

STANDARDS

STANDARDS Foundation: 9.0

LAB/ CC 10

STANDARDS Reading 1.1*, 1.2*, 1.3*, 2.2*-2.3* Mathematics: NSS I-

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CLINICAL CR = Classroom

LAB/CC = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom

a. HIPPA laws 2. Role of the Clinical Medical Assistant 3. Assisting with medical exams and treatments a. Specialty examinations

X.

CLINIC / EXAM ROOM PROCEDURES A. Develop the necessary skills and understand the importance of clinical exam room procedures. 1. Medical and surgical asepsis 2. Breaking the cycle of infection 3. Aseptic hand washing 4. Universal precautions 5. Patient interview a. History b. Documentation 6. Patient screening a. Triage 7. Vital signs a. Temperature b. Pulse c. Respiration d. Blood pressure e. Parameters f. Documentation 8. Height and weight measurement 9. Patient positioning and draping 10. Assisting with exams and treatments 11. Wound care

XI.

SPECIALITY PROCEDURES A. Acquire the necessary skills to perform a variety of specialty skills. 1. Internal Medicine 2. Pediatrics 3. Obstetrics and Gynecology a. Assisting with pelvic exams b. Pelvic tray set-up 4. Allergy 5. Cardiology a. Electro cardiology 6. Dermatology a. Skin testing 7. Endocrinology 8. Gastroenterology

IV

CR 10

CR 10

LAB/ CC 30

LAB/ CC 30

Health Informatics C1.0 STANDARDS Written and Oral 1.1*1.3* Listening and Speaking 1.3* Mathematics NSS IIV, FS I, DAS I, MRS I

STANDARDS Written and Oral 1.1*1.3* Listening and Speaking 1.3* Mathematics: NSS IIV, S and AS I, FS I, DAS I, MRS I

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CLINICAL CR = Classroom

LAB/CC = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom

a. Sigmoidoscopy 9. Neurology 10. Oncology 11. Ophthalmology a. Ophthalmoscope b. Vision screening 12. Orthopedics 13. Otology a. Otoscope b. Auditory screening 14. Surgery a. Assisting with outpatient/minor surgery 15. Urology 16. Pulmonology a. Spirometry b. Breathing treatments 17. Assisting with Heat and Cold Therapy a. Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy b. Hydrotherapy c. Exercise therapy/Physical therapy d. Massage e. Cane/crutches/walker usage i. Patient education XII.

PHARMACOLOGY A. Understand the principles of Pharmacology 1. Introduction to Pharmacology a. Drugs b. Classes c. Sources 2. The Food and Drug Administration 3. Pharmacodynamics 4. Pharmacokinetics 5. Pharmacotheraputics 6. Toxicology 7. Sources of drug information a. PDR b. Rxlist.com c. Publications 8. Controlled substances a. Prescriptions 9. Patient education

CR 10

LAB/ CC 25

STANDARDS Reading 1.1*, 1.2*, 1.3*, 2.2*-2.3* Written and Oral 1.1*1.3* Listening and Speaking 1.8*-1.9* Mathematics: NSS IIV, S and AS I, FS I, DAS I, MRS I-II

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Sacramento County Office of Education – Regional Occupational Program

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CLINICAL CR = Classroom

XIV.

LAB/CC = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom

DRUG ADMINISTRATION A. Understand the importance of drug administration 1. Medical Assistant role 2. Scope of practice 3. Dosage calculations a. Basic mathematics b. Algebra 4. Measurement systems a. Metric b. Apothecaries c. Household 5. Preparing drugs for administration a. 3 befores b. 7 rights c. Routes i. oral ii. buccal and sublingual iii. paraenteral iv. inhalation therapy v. topical vi. urethral vii. vaginal viii. rectal ix. eye and ear 6. Injections a. Intramuscular b. Subcutaneous c. Intra-dermal 7. Safety guidelines 8. Patient education

XV.

ASSISTING WITH MINOR OFFICE SURGERY A. Understand the role of the Medical Assistant during minor surgery. 1. The Medical Assistant’s role 2. Preparing and maintaining a sterile field 3. Asepsis 4. Sterile transfer 5. Instruments 6. Surgery a. Preoperative procedures b. Intra-operative procedures c. General assisting procedures

CR 15

CR 10

LAB/ CC 25

LAB/ CC 20

STANDARDS Reading 1.1*, 1.2*, 1.3*, 2.2*-2.3* Written and Oral 1.1*1.3* Mathematics: NSS IIV, S and AS I, FS I, DAS I-II, MRS I-II

STANDARDS Written and Oral 1.1*1.3* Mathematics: NSS IIV, DAS I

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LAB/CC = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom

d. Postoperative procedures e. Suture removal 7. Wound care XVI.

LABORATORY PROCEDURES A. Understand the importance of laboratory equipment and safety. 1. Safety procedures 2. Laboratory equipment 3. Disposing of biohazard waste B. Understand the importance of proper handling of laboratory specimens. 1. Collecting, processing and testing of blood and body fluids a. Phlebotomy/venipuncture b. Hematology c. Quality control 2. Collecting, processing and testing of urine specimens a. Urinalysis 3. Collecting, processing and testing of microbiological specimens a. Microbiology b. Gram’s stain

XVII.

NUTRITION A. Understand the importance of nutrition and special diets. 1. Basic nutrition 2. Daily energy requirements 3. Nutrients 4. Eating disorders B. Understand the importance of therapeutic diets. 1. Modified diets 2. Patient education

XVIII.

PATIENT EDUCATION A. Understand the importance of patient education. 1. The patient and the educational plan

CR 15

CR 5

CR 5

LAB/ CC 25

LAB/ CC 10

LAB/ CC 5

STANDARDS Reading 2.2*-2.3* Written and Oral 1.1*1.3* Mathematics: NSS IIV, DAS I

STANDARDS Reading 1.1*, 1.2*, 1.3*, 2.3* Written and Oral 1.1*1.3* Listening and Speaking 1.8*-1.9* Mathematics: NSS IIV, DAS I STANDARDS Reading 2.2*-2.3* Writing 1.1*-1.3*, 1.6* 1.7*-1.8*, 2.2*-2.3*, 2.5*-2.6* Written and Oral 1.1*1.3* Listening and Speaking

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CLINICAL CR = Classroom

LAB/CC = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom

1.8*-1.9*, 2.1*, 2.3*2.5* Mathematics: NSS IIV, DAS I

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