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Course Syllabus
Practicum of Health Science-Medical Assistant
Harlandale High School
2014-2015
Course Description:
The practicum is designed to give students practical application of previously
studied knowledge and skills related to a variety of health professions to pursue a
career in the health science industry. This course is designed to prepare students
for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam (CCMA). Students will learn to
reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, and communicate
effectively. Students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in medical
terminology. Students will recognize that quality health care depends on the
ability to work well with others. This course will be taught by several
methodologies through clinical rotation, classroom education, and return
demonstration.
Textbook:
Kinn’s- The Medical Assistant 11th Edition. Textbooks will be provided for classroom use only.
Contents of the Course: (The teacher may change sequence of course as needed for progression of class)
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Unit 1- Introduction to Medical Assisting- The profession, ethics, and law.
Unit 2- Administrative Medical Assisting- Telephone, scheduling, computer, office
reception, and daily operations in the medical office.
Unit 3- Health Information and the Medical Office- Medical records, electronic records,
and privacy in the office.
Unit 4- Billing and Coding Procedures- Basics of health insurance, coding, fees, billing, and
collecting.
Unit 5- Financial and Practice Management- Banking service, financial practices, and
customer service.
Unit 6- Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting- Patient Assessment, Patient
education, Vital signs, and assisting with the physical exam.
Unit 7- Diagnostic and Clinical Procedures- EKG’s, Phlebotomy, Injections, Urine Analysis,
Blood Analysis, and Basic Microbiology.
Unit 8- Assisting with Medications- Administering medications and Introduction to
Pharmacology.
Unit 9- Assisting with Medical Specialties- Assisting the physician in specialties such as
Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary, Urology, Ob-Gyn, Pediatrics, and
Geriatrics.
Unit 10- Preparing for the Medical Assistant Board Exam- Reviewing all content from
both Fall and Spring semesters. Practice Exams.
Unit 11- Medical Assistant Certification Exam
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Grading System:
25% Classroom Participation/Projects/Clinical Rotations
15% Daily Assignments/Lab
10% Quizzes
50% Exams (Regular)
50% Final Exams (End of Semester)
Grade by Letter:
A= 90-100
B= 80-89
C= 70-79
D= 60-69
F= 0-59
I= Incomplete
Supplies:
 Pen or Pencil-You will need to have something to write with everyday.
 3 Hole Notebook-This will be used to store all of your assignments.
 Notebook Paper-You may need to use paper for activities in class.
 Scrubs-To be assigned during class and the student will be responsible for
washing them as needed.
Course Policies:
 Eligibility-Students must have attended at least 90% of the course and have
a passing grade of 70 to be eligible for the Medical Assistant Certification
Board Exam.
 Attendance-Please be aware of the schools limit on absenteeism. Check your
school handbook for Attendance laws.
 Because students will be in clinical rotation outside school grounds, it is
imperative that students arrive on time to class.
 Tardiness-Students arriving late are considered tardy and will be addressed
according to school policy. Tardiness disrupts class time and concentration
of students in learning. Please come to class on time.
 Makeup Assignments-It is YOUR responsibility to ask about your missed
assignments while you were absent. You will have 24 hours to complete all
make up work for each excused absence. You will need to make arrangements
with me before or after school for your makeup assignment(s).
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Conduct in class and during Clinical Rotations:
 You are expected to follow all classroom rules on and off campus.
 Follow all safety guidelines.
 Be cooperative and participatory.
 There will be zero tolerance for profanity used in the classroom, bus, or
clinical rotations.
 Respect yourself as well as your peers.
 Come prepared.
Consequences:
 1st- Verbal warning
 2nd- Student-Teacher Conference
 3rd- Lunch Detention and Parent Contact/Conference/Referral
 4th- Administrative Referral
 5th- Expulsion from the Program
Positive Choices:
Students who practice course expectations and good behavior will not go unnoticed.
In every situation there is the ability to go above and beyond what is acceptable
and may be rewarded. These situations may include positive reports from other
teachers, peers, or mentors. Examples of rewards may include homework
exemptions or extra points on low test grades.
Course Contact:
Ms. Rodriguez BSRC, MAEd
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Teacher-HST, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician
orfalinda.rodriguez@harlandale.net
You may email me or contact me at 210-989-1008 if you have any questions or
would like to schedule a conference. Conference hours are Monday-Friday during
6th period by appointment only. Tutoring hours are held as needed Monday –
Thursday after school at 4:05 pm in my classroom.
In accordance with Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1992, the Harlandale Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, military status, color, national origin, age, sex,
disability or any other basis prohibited by law. Student Title IX Coordinators are Mr. James Klein, 7026 S. Flores St, San Antonio TX 78221, (210) 989-4445.Title IX Coordinator
is Mrs.DianaTudyk,102 Genevieve, San Antonio, TX 78214, (210) 989-4417. Section 504 Coordinator is Mrs. Della Taylor, 906 March Ave., San Antonio, TX 78214, (210) 9895255.
De conformidad con el Título VI, Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Título IX, Enmienda de Educación de 1972, la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973 y el Título II
de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades de 1992, el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Harlandale no discrimina sobre la base de etnia, religión, estatus militar, color,
origen nacional, edad, sexo, discapacidad o cualquier otra razón prohibida por la ley. Título IX coordinadores estudiantiles son el Sr. James Klein, 7026 S. Flores St, San
Antonio TX 78221, (210) 989-4445. Coordinador del Título IX es Mrs.DianaTudyk, 102 Genevieve, San Antonio, TX 78214, (210) 989-4417. Coordinador de la Sección 504 es
la Sra. Della Taylor, 906 de marzo Ave., San Antonio, TX 78214, (210) 989 a 5.255.
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Signatures:
Student and parent or guardian must sign this syllabus and return this page only.
Signatures indicate that the syllabus has been read and understood. Please check
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