MDA 105 - Clinical Medical Assisting 1

 
Co-requisites: ALH 140 , CIT 100 , MDA 104  and MDA 208  

Description
This course provides the medical assistant student knowledge, behaviors and skills used in the medical office to assist the physician to provide patient care. Areas of concentration include structural organization of the body, orientation to clinical medical assisting, infection control, preparing patients for the physical exam, minor surgery, structure of the heart and performing EKG’s, understanding emergency procedures, performing patient assessment, providing patient education, understanding the basics of nutrition, performing vital signs and understanding diagnostic testing. Laboratory time is included for skills competency. Additional hours of practice time under the direct supervision of an instructor are provided. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. MAERB Standard I. Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology: I.C.1 Identify the structural organization of the human body, I.C.2 Identify body systems (Body systems must include the following: Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Muscular, Nervous, Sensory, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal and Urinary), I.C.3 Identify body planes, directional terms, quadrants and cavities, I.C.4 Identify major organs in each body system, I.C.5 Identify the anatomical location of major organs in each body system,  I.C.6 Identify the structure and function of the human body across the life span, I.C.7 Identify the normal function of each body system, I.C.8 Identify common pathology related to each body system including: signs, symptoms, etiology and treatment modalities, I.C.12 Identify basic principles of first aid.
2. MAERB Standard I.P.  I.P.1 Accurately measure and record: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight and oxygen saturation, I.P.2 Perform the procedure of electrocardiography, I.P.3 Perform patient screening following established protocols, I.P.8 Instruct and prepare a patient for a procedure or a treatment, I.P.9 Assist provider with a patient exam, I.P.13 Perform first aid procedures: bleeding, diabetic coma or insulin shock, stroke, seizures, environmental emergency and syncope.
3. MAERB Standard III. Infection Control: III.C.1 Identify major types of infectious agents, III.C.2 Identify the infection cycle, including: the infectious agent, reservoir, susceptible host, means of transmission, portals of entry and portals of exit, III.C.3 Identify the following as practiced within an ambulatory care setting: medical asepsis and surgical asepsis, III.C.4 Identify methods of controlling the growth of microorganism, III.C.5 Identify principles of standard precautions, III.C.6 Identify personal protective equipment (PPE), III.C.7 Identify the implications for failure to comply with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations in health care settings.
4. MAERB Standard III.P. III.P.1 Participate in bloodborne pathogen training, III.P.2 Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE), III.P.3 Perform hand washing, III.P.4 Prepare items for autoclaving, III.P.5 Perform sterilization procedures, III.P.6 Prepare a sterile field, III.P.7. Perform within a sterile field, III.P.8 Perform wound care, III.P.9 Perform dressing change, III.P.10 Demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material including sharps and regulated wastes.
5. 5. MAERB Standard IV. Nutrition: IV.C.I Identify dietary nutrients including: carbohydrates, fats, protein, minerals, electrolytes, vitamins, fiber and water, IV.C.2 Identify the function of dietary supplements, IV.C.3 Identify the special dietary needs for: weight control, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, lactose sensitivity, gluten-free, food allergies and eating disorders, IV.C.4 Identify the components of a food label, IV.P.1 Instruct a patient regarding a dietary change related to a patient’s special dietary needs.
6. MAERB Standard V. Concepts of Effective Communication: V.C.2 Identify communication barriers, V.C.3 Identify techniques for overcoming communication barriers, V.C.5 Identify challenges in communication with different age groups, V.C.6 Identify techniques for coaching patient related to specific needs, V.C.8 Identify the following related to body systems: medical terms and abbreviations, V.C.11 Identify coping mechanisms, V.C.12 identify subjective and objective information, V.C.14 Identify issues associated with diversity as it relates to patient care, V.P.2 Correctly use and pronounce medical terminology in health care interactions.
7. MAERB Standard XII. Protective Practices: XII.C.6 Identify processes for disposal of biohazardous waste and chemicals, XII.C.7 Identify principles of body mechanics, XII.C.9 Identify the physical and emotional manifestations on persons involved in an emergency, XII.P.3 Use proper body mechanics.
8. MAERB Standard X. Legal Implications: X.P.3 Document patient care accurately in the medical record, X.P.6 Complete an incident report related to an error in patient care.
9. MAERB Standard A: A.7 Demonstrate tactfulness.

1. Normal functions of each body system
2. Orientation to clinical medical assisting
3. Guidelines for personal safety and well-being of staff and patients
4. Diagnostic testing
5. Infection control
6. Positioning and draping of patients for examinations
7. Patient assessment
8. Medical and surgical asepsis used in medical offices
9. Center for Disease Control (CDC) regulation for the medical office
10. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills
11. Cardiography diagnostic testing
12. Normal and abnormal vital signs for all age groups
13. Nutrition

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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