NWCCD 2015-16 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
NWCCD 2015-16 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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MEDA 1600 - Medical Assisting Procedures


This course gives the medical assistant student an advancing foundation of practice theory within a medical office. Students are introduced to the clinical concepts of patient intake and discharge, preparation for the physical exam, collecting and processing specimens, medication administration, and assisting the provider with medical/surgical procedures.

Prerequisites:
Admission to the Medical Assistant Program

MEDA 1505 Introduction to Medical Assisting & MEDA 1570 Medical Assisting Office Practicum

Co-requisites:
MEDA 1970 Medical Assisting Clinical Practicum

Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of MEDA 1600 Medical Assisting Procedures, the student will:

  1. apply knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
  2. translate correct use of medical terminology.
  3. develop an understanding of legal and ethical issues involved within medical practice settings.
  4. demonstrate professional characteristics for the medical assistant.
  5. implement effective communication techniques.
  6. provide education to patients about good nutrition.
  7. describe the principles of infection control and asepsis.
  8. recognize normal and abnormal patient data.
  9. identify the correct procedures for  collecting and processing specimens.
  10. explain the correct procedure for performing or assisting the provider with diagnostic testing.
  11. demonstrate appropriate techniques for patient intake and documentation of care.
  12. demonstrate competency with electronic documentation systems.
  13. describe the correct procedure in the preparation of  the examination room.
  14. outline the main responsibilities of the medical assistant in preparing the patient for a physical examination.
  15. evaluate safety and competency when preparing and administering medications.
  16. implement effective emergency management responses and basic first aid when indicated.
  17. summarize patient education needs during the discharge process. 


Credits: 6

Contact Hours: 9 Lecture/Lab hrs/wk



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