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MEDA201 Clinical Procedures II

3 credits

2250

MEDA200 (C or better)

None

This course offers the student knowledge and practice in medical assisting skills required in a medical office. Pharmacology, medication administration, and principles of medical assisting in specialized areas of medicine are the main focus.

Course Learning Goals

Students will:
1. demonstrate an understanding of best practice in maintaining awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations, including all aspects of controlled substances;
2. demonstrate an understanding of best practice in preparing and administering medications via oral and parenteral routes;
3. prepare the patient for and assist with various types of examinations; and
4. assist with treatment and screening follow-up and teach methods of health promotion.
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
1. pharmacology and drugs
2. drug legislation and regulation
3. legal considerations in the medical office
4. medication measurement systems
5. calculating dosages: ratio and proportion
6. legal responsibilities in medication administration
7. dosage forms
8. parenteral route
9. the medical assistant in the practice of gynecology and obstetrics
10. the medical assistant in the pediatric practice
11. legal and ethical considerations in the practice of gynecology and obstetrics
12. the medical assistant in the practice of neurology
13. the medical assistant in the practice of psychiatry and mental health
14. the medical assistant in the practice of orthopedics
15. legal and ethical consideration in the practice of orthopedics
16. the physical, emotional, and economic effects of disability
17. physical aspects of rehabilitation
18. psychological aspects of rehabilitation
19. specialized rehabilitation therapies
20. the medical assistant's role in the practice of cardiology, pulmonary and gastroenterology
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
The assessment of course learning goals will be based on classroom discussions, written exams, assignments, papers, and/or performance-based tasks and projects.
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.