Chabot College
October 1999
Course Outline for Medical Assisting 73A
Clinical Experience I
Catalog Description:
73A - Clinical Experience I
1 unit
Application of principles and skills through participation in a simulated employment experience.
Assisting the physician under close supervision in a health maintenance organization clinic.
Prerequisite: Medical Assisting 70A, 71A . Corequisite: Medical Assisting 74. 7.5 hours clinical
practice. Total weeks - 6.
Prerequisite or Advisory Skills:
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Universal precautions
Vital signs
Documentation
Confidentiality
Medical history
Communication
Patient safety
Positioning patients
Assisting with patient exam
Care of the eye & ear
Ambulatory assistive devices
Patient transfer
Use of heat and cold therapies
Range of motion
Sanitization, sterilization, disinfection
Assisting with minor surgery
Urinalysis
Injections
Emergency response at the clinical site
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Given a background of experience from Medical Assisting 70A and 71A, 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 hospital and/or clinic patient
by:
a.
direct observation
b.
measurement of vital signs
c.
recourse to charts, texts and questions;
2.
identify emotional disturbance through observation and conversations with the
patient;
3.
identify blocks to communication;
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assist the physician in conducting the physical examination;
5.
practice medical asepsis according to acceptable Center for Disease Control universal
precaution standards;
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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;
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administer Snellen Vision screening;
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Medical Assisting 73A, Page 2
October 1999
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participate in the collection and proper disposition of specimens in accordance
with clinical practices;
order and correctly store supplies and equipment;
obtain and record necessary information for specific forms:
a.
charts
b.
insurance
c.
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 skills and theories in the work setting.
Methods of Presentation:
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Placement of students in Kaiser Hospital clinics.
Supervision of students in work situations by instructors and qualified clinical
personnel.
Typical Assignments
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Weekly journal pages
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Case history
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Self evaluation
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Written assignments relating to areas of student rotations.
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Individual's performance as observed by instructor and/or staff members involved.
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Student/instructor conferences and evaluations.
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Staff/student conferences and evaluations.
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Evaluation sheets prepared by the instructor and staff personnel.
Textbook(s) (typical):
None
Special Student Materials:
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Students are to provide own transportation to clinical facility.
Regulation uniform.
Revised 12/99