Chabot College
Fall 2006
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Medical Assisting 73
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (EXTERNSHIP)
Catalog Description:
73 Clinical Experience (Externship)
4 units
Application of principles and skills through participation in a simulated employment experience. Assisting the
physician under close supervision in a health maintenance organization, or physician’s office or clinic.
Prerequisite: Medical Assisting 70A, 71A, 75 . Corequisite: Medical Assisting 74.
16 hours per week. Total weeks: 13. Total hours: 208
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Professional and career responsibilities for the medical assistant
Oral communication: patient reception/telephone skills/telephone triage
Legal issues/patient confidentiality
Appointment procedures
Computers in medical practice
Scope of practice of the Professional Clinical Medical Assistant
Medical asepsis and infection control
Vital Signs
Patient examination
Psychology and sociology of patient care
Interview techniques
Documentation
Patient safety
Care of the eye
Care of the ear
Communication techniques
Physical therapy
Sterilization and disinfection
Minor Office surgery
Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
Urinalysis
Electrocardiograms
Obtaining blood samples from capillary puncture
Emergency response at the clinical site
Six rights of medication administration
Correct syringe and needle for the intradermal, a subcutaneous and intramuscular injection
Draw up the correct amount of medication
Tuberculin skin testing
Assessment of the tuberculin skin test
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Given a background of experience from Medical Assisting 70A ,71A, and 75 the student should be able to
transfer those skills to the medical practice setting. These should include:
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assist the physician in determining the physical status of the physician’s office and/or clinic patient
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direct observation
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measurement of vital signs
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recourse to charts, texts and questions;
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identify emotional disturbance through observation and conversations with the patient;
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identify blocks to communication;
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assist the physician in conducting the physical examination;
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practice standard precautions according to a Center for Disease Control;
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practice surgical asepsis as indicated, e.g., minor surgery;
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prepare and sterilize equipment;
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position and drape patient for specific examination;
administer Snellen Vision screening;
participate in the collection and proper disposition of specimens in accordance with clinical
practices;
administer medication by injection under supervision;
perform electrocardiograms;
obtain blood specimens by capillary puncture;
order and correctly store supplies and equipment;
obtain and record necessary information for specific forms:
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charts
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insurance
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doctor's orders
observe and listen on phones with the clinic advice nurse;
recognize successful communication and identify use of this in student/staff and student/patient
relationship;
identify the principles of the health-teaching role of the medical assistant;
understand the steps involved in problem-solving and apply these steps, as appropriate;
use proper body mechanics.
Course Content:
Practical applications of Medical Assisting clinical and administrative skills and theories in the clinical setting.
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Placement of students in a variety of clinics and physician offices.
Supervision of students in work situations by instructors and qualified clinical personnel.
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Weekly journal pages
b. Self evaluation
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. Instructor review of journal pages
b. Individual's performance as observed by instructor and/or staff members involved
c. Positive attendance
d. Chabot College instructor/ student evaluations
e. Clinical site staff/student evaluations
Textbook(s) (typical):
None
Special Student Materials:
1. Students are to provide own transportation to clinical facility.
2. Dress code according to the medical assisting student handbook.
3. Students are required to undergo a physical exam to include required immunizations, a dental exam,
and a background check for clinical placement (at their own expense).
4. Students are required to have a current Healthcare Provider CPR card issued by the American Heart
Association.
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