MDA 106 - Clinical Medical Assisting 2 Credits: 5 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MDA 105 Co-requisites: MDA 103 , MDA 107 , BIO 103
Description This course provides the medical assistant student with knowledge, behaviors and skills used in the medical office to assist the physician to provide patient care. Areas of concentration include medication administration, immunization records and assisting in a wide variety of specialty offices. 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. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the course the student will be able to demonstrate compliance with all of the MAERB Core Curriculum objectives as follows (MAERB Appendix B CORE Curriculum 2022 standards):
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- MAERB Standard A: A.1 Demonstrate critical thinking skills, A.2 Reassure patients.
Listed Topics
- Classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
- Relationship between anatomy and physiology of body systems and medications used for treatment for each
- Basic units of measurements including metric, apothecary and household systems
- Math computation
- Principles of pharmacology
- Radiographic examinations
- Rehabilitation modalities
- Administering medications
- Specialty practice patients
- Safety and proper use of ambulatory aids
- Allergy testing
- Basic anatomy of systems
- Specialty practice exams
Reference Materials Textbooks, audio, video, internet and lab equipment. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/13/2023 Last Reviewed: 3/13/2023
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