Chabot College
December 1999
Course Outline for Medical Assisting 73B
Clinical Experience II
Catalog Description:
73B - Clinical Experience
3 units
Application of principles and skills through participation in a simulated employment experience.
Assisting the physician under close supervision in a clinic or office setting. Prerequisite: Medical
Assisting 73A. Corequisite: Medical Assisting 74. 15 hours clinical practice. Total weeks - 12.
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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 and 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, 71A, 73A, 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:
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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 medical asepsis 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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participate in the collection and proper disposition of specimens in accordance
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Medical Assisting 73B, Page 2
September 1999
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with clinical practices;
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
answer the phone;
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;
Administer parenteral medications;
Perform venipuncture;
Perform electrocardiogram.
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 externship sites for individual student experience.
Supervision of students in work situations by instructors and qualified clinical
personnel.
Typical Assignment
Weekly journal pages.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Written assignments relating to areas of student rotations.
Individual's performance as observed by instructor and/or staff members involved.
Student/instructor conferences and evaluations.
Staff/student conferences and evaluations.
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