MDA 106 - Clinical Medical Assisting 2

1. MAERB Standard I. Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology: I.C.4 Identify major organs in each body system (Body systems must include the following: Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Muscular, Nervous, Sensory, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal, and Urinary), 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.
2. MAERB Standard I.C. I.C.8 Identify common pathology related to each body system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures and treatment modalities, I.C.10 Identify the classifications of medications, including indications for use, desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions.
3. MAERB Standard I.P.  I.P.1 Accurately measure and record: weight (adult and infant), length (infant), head circumference (infant) and oxygen saturation, I.P.2 Perform the following procedure: pulmonary function test, I.P.3 Perform patient screening following established protocols, I.P.4 Verify the rules of medication administration: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time and right documentation, I.P.5 Select proper sites for administering parenteral medications, I.P.6 Administer oral medications, I.P.7 Administer parenteral (excluding IV) medications.
4. MAERB Standard II.C. Applied Math: II.C.1 Define basic units of measurement of the metric system and the household system, II.C.2 Identify abbreviations used in calculating medication dosages, II.C.3 Identify normal and abnormal results as reported in graphs and tables.
5. MAERB Standard II.P. II.P.1 Calculate proper dosages of medication for administration, II.P.3 Document on a growth chart, II.P.4 Apply mathematical computations to solve equations, II.P.5 Convert among measurement systems.
6. 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.
7. MAERB Standard A: A.1 Demonstrate critical thinking skills, A.2 Reassure patients.

1. Classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
2. Relationship between anatomy and physiology of body systems and medications used for treatment for each
3. Basic units of measurements including metric, apothecary and household systems
4. Math computation
5. Principles of pharmacology
6. Radiographic examinations
7. Rehabilitation modalities
8. Administering medications
9. Specialty practice patients
10. Safety and proper use of ambulatory aids
11. Allergy testing
12. Basic anatomy of systems
13. Specialty practice exams

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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