Course Name:
Course Number:
Clinical II
MA160
Term:
Section Number:
80
Semester Credit Hours
4.0
Clock hours
Instructor
E-mail
Contact #
Office Hours
Class Time
Class Location
Total
40
40
0
Lecture
Lab
Clinical
TBA
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students in this course will apply principles of infection control, asepsis and sterilization. They will perform intradermal,
subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, calculate medication dosages and administer medication. Students will practice
assisting with minor surgical procedures. (Prerequisites: MA130, MA140)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
 Demonstrate accurate documentation of lab results and the procedures to follow for critical values as determined by the
clinic manager.
 Discuss basic pharmacology and the law in terms of administration, prescription, and dispensing of drugs.
 Discuss principle actions of drugs, undesirable reactions, routes of drug administration, drug forms, and demonstrate the
ability to use a drug reference.
 Calculate dosages and prepare medication for administration.
 Demonstrate the proper administration of the following injections: intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular.
 Discuss medical asepsis and surgical asepsis and perform related procedures.
TEXTS
Medical assisting [pink cover w/ pill bottle]
Booth, K.A., L. G. Whicker, T.D. Wyman, & S. Moaney Wright. (2011). Student workbook for use with medical assisting:
Administrative and clinical procedures with anatomy and physiology (4th ed.). [Original workbook]
STUDENT RESOURCES
 Virtual Library: http://www.library.cengage.com [This Month’s Password __________]
 Customized OLC for students: www.mhhe.com/ConcordeMA160 (case sensitive)
 OLC for Essentials of Medical Language: www.mhhe.com/AllanEssMedLanguage
 Student CD/DVD
 Medical Dictionary
 ActivSim: www.activsim.com/ma
COMPUTER ACCESS
Some homework activities in this course series require computer access. Students who do not have home access to a
computer should complete computer-based activities at a Concorde computer lab, resource center, or public library.
EVALUATION
Students will be evaluated on knowledge of textbook content, writing and presentation skills, and analysis and application of
thinking skills. The minimum acceptable term grade is 70% for advancement.
Tests
25 %
Quizzes
15 %
Lab activities, practicals, assignments
15 %
Project
5 %
Lab Competencies
25 %
Homework
5 %
Final exam (comprehensive)
10 %
100 %
Total
Grade Scale
90-100
80-89
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A
B
70-79
60-69
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C
D
59 or less
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F
Make-up work
Work missed due to absence, including being tardy or leaving early will be ineligible for grades. The PD will determine the
method for making up required course components like labs and competencies. Classwork is defined as any lab, competency,
quiz, activity, or discussion that occurs during scheduled class hours.
Students who ask to complete work, including tests, prior to an expected absence, will not be penalized, if all missed work is
completed prior to the absence or on the student’s first day back to class. Any work not completed by or on the student’s first
day back in class will be penalized.
Homework
Specifics will be communicated by your instructor. Unless otherwise stated, homework is due at the commencement of class
the session after it is assigned.
Tutoring
Tutoring will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor or Academic Dean.
Exams & Quizzes
An exam missed as a result of an absence may be made up within 5 regularly scheduled class days. The student must initiate
the request to reschedule on the first day s/he returns. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule time outside the student’s
regularly scheduled class hours to take a missed exam. Not rescheduling on the day of return, or not appearing for the
rescheduled time will result in an automatic zero (0). An exam taken after the course’s original exam scheduled date will
have its grade reduced by one letter grade. A student arriving late for a test or quiz will only be given the remaining time
allotted for taking the test or quiz to answer as many questions as s/he can. Additional time will not be given in order to
complete the test or quiz.
Quizzes cannot be made up. Quizzes and tests may include material from any previously taught material in this course. The
final exam will be comprehensive.
Lab Grades
The student's lab grade will be based on his/her ability to complete the required lab assignments. Lab assignments may
include activities, competencies, check-off sheets and practicals. Students who do not obtain the minimum requirements
stated in the performance objectives during skills evaluations must repeat the evaluation.
Since all labs and competencies are skills a student is expected to perform in the field, a student will be required to complete
labs and competencies in order to pass the course. Not completing all competencies and labs will result in a failed course
grade.
M AINTAINING SATISFACTORY ATTENDANCE STATUS
Attendance is mandatory. All absences are unexcused. Review your school catalog for specifics of satisfactory attendance,
probation and terms of dismissal.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Students are expected to abide by the policies established in the school catalog. Dress code is to be followed as outlined in
catalog.
If you miss a class, it is up to you to obtain a copy of any notes from your fellow classmates and/ or request any handouts or
missed work from the instructor. It is also courteous and professional to call the school and inform the instructor, PD and/or
Dean of your absence, just as you would an employer.
This course will require a great deal of individual effort. If, for any reason, you are experiencing problems in this course,
please speak with the instructor immediately. Do not let any problem continue to grow until it is too late or unmanageable.
In addition to class time, you are expected to spend time outside of class time on assignments and activities to help you
achieve the course objectives. Your outside class time should be spent reading the textbook materials, developing outlines
and notes for exam preparation, memorizing theory, and practicing application of theory. For practice, complete the chapter
activities in the textbook, utilize the web resources associated with the text, and perform any other practice as assigned by the
instructor. Details of weekly activities will be in your course schedule.
CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY CONDUCT
Refer to the catalog for details on eating, breakage, cleanliness, etc. Other items not covered are below:
CLASSROOM CONDUCT
Refer to the catalog for details on eating, breakage, cleanliness, etc. Other items not covered are below:
Cell Phones – Cell phones are not allowed in the classroom. Upon entering the classroom please turn off all cell phones and
store away. Cell phones must not be visible at any time. If seen during quizzes or exams, the student’s paper will be collected
and given a zero (0) with no option for make-up or retake.
Participation/Classwork — You are expected to participate in class. Class assignments , which are a part of your course
grade, occur throughout the day, with or without announcement, at the instructor’s discretion.
BREAK TIMES
Student will receive a 10 minute break each hour. Student are expected to return to class on time from break.
COURSE SCHEDULE
See attached grid
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Classwork is defined as any competency, skill, quiz, activity, or discussion that occurs during scheduled class hours.