KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – CERRO COSO COLLEGE

HCRS C064 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

  1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:
    HCRS C064
  2. COURSE TITLE:
    Clinical Medical Assisting
  3. C-ID:
  4. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    This course is designed to provide basic education and training for the individual who is interested in working as a Clinical Medical Assistant in a medical or clinical back office. Topics include basic medical and surgical aseptic techniques, principles of nutrition, pharmacology, and medication administration. Common office practices, such as vital signs and assisting with routine exams and procedures, are discussed and practiced in the Skills Lab. An overview of common diagnostic laboratory tests is presented. Emphasis is placed on client education and the role of the medical assistant.

  5. GRADING METHOD

    Default:
    S = Standard Letter Grade
    Optional:
     
    A = Audit;P = Pass/No Pass
  6. TOTAL UNITS:
    7

  7. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

    Lecture
    108
    Lab
    54
    Activity
    Open Entry/Open Exit
    Volunteer Work Experience
    Paid Work Experience
    Non Standard
    Non-Standard Hours Justification:

  8. REPEATABILITY

    Type:
     
    Non-Repeatable Credit
    Limit:
  9. MATERIALS FEE:
    No
  10. CREDIT BY EXAM:
    No
  11. CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY:
    Career Technical Education (CTE)
  12. STAND-ALONE:
    Yes

  13. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY

    Required:
     
    Elective:

  14. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY

    Local:
    IGETC:
     
    CSU:
    UC Transfer Course:
     
    CSU Transfer Course:

  15. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES—Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to

    1. Discuss the legal and ethical role of the medical assistant.
    2. Explain the infection cycle and demonstrate approved infection control techniques.
    3. Demonstrate the techniques used to assist the physician with routine and specialty examinations.
    4. Demonstrate proficiency in math for medication calculations and proficiency in administration of medications.
    5. Discuss the elements of nutrition and the impact on one’s health.
    6. Discuss and demonstrate accepted techniques for obtaining body fluid specimens using Standard Precautions.

  16. REQUISITES

    Prerequisite:

    HCRS C150
    Advisory:
    Reading - 2 Levels Prior to Transfer
    Writing - 2 Levels Prior to Transfer
    Mathematics - 3 Levels Prior to Transfer

  17. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

    Lecture:

    A.    Introduction to Medical Assisting (A)
            1.     Administrative
            2.    Clinical
    B.    Legal and Ethical Considerations (A)
            1.    Integrity
            2.    Confidentiality
            3.    Responsibility
            4.    Regulating and accreditation policies and procedures
    C.    Introduction to Medical/Surgical Asepsis (B)
            1.    Terminology
            2.    Hand washing
            3.    OSHA Guidelines
            4.    Standard Precautions
            5.    Infection Control Techniques
    D.    Introduction to Microbiology (B)
            1.    Terminology
            2.    Medical Microbiology
                a.     Equipment
                c.    Tests
            3.    Classification of microorganisms
            4.    Infection Cycle/Control
    E.    Nutrition and Diet Therapy (E)
            1.    Terminology
            2.    Metabolism
            3.    Nutrients
            4.    Intake and Output
            5.    Diets
    F.    Vital Signs (C)
            1.    Cardinal signs
            2.    Terminology
            3.    Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
            4.    Anthropometric measurement
    G.    Assisting with Exams (C)
            1.    Obtaining a history
            2.    Terminology/abbreviations
            3.    Preparing the room
            4.    Positioning and draping the client
            5.    Methods of examinations
            6.    Equipment
                a.     Instruments
                b.    Classifications
    H.    Wounds and Wound Healing (B, C)
            1.    Sutures
            2.    Minor Surgery
            3.     Surgical Client Care
            4.    Dressings and Bandages
            5.    Solutions and Medications
    I.    Clinical Procedures (C)
        1.    Electrocardiography
        2.    Diagnostic Radiology
        3.    Spirometry
        4.    Heat and Cold Therapies
        5.    Therapeutic Exercise
    J.    Medical Office Laboratory (B, C, F)
        1.    Terminology
        2.    Safety
        3.    Equipment
        4.    Records
    K.    Specimen Collection (F)
        1.    Urinalysis
        2.    Stool
        3.    Blood
    L.    Introduction ton Pharmacology (D)
        1.    Math for Pharmacology
        2.    Terminology
        3.    Drugs
            a.     Prescription
            b.    Over the Counter
        4.    Abuse
        5.    Effects of medications
    M.    Medication Orders (D)
        1.    Understanding a Medication Order
        2.    Parts of a prescription
        3.    Types of Medication Orders
    N.    Medication Administration (D)
        1.    Legal Implications
        2.    “Rights”
        3.    Documentation
        4.    Medication Errors
        5.    Equipment
        6.    Administration of medications

    Lab:

    Students will demonstrate basic Medical Assisting skills as defined in the topical outline.

  18. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to

    1. Audiovisual;
    2. Demonstration;
    3. Discussion;
    4. Field trip;
    5. Group Work;
    6. Informational Interviews;
    7. Lecture;
    8. Other (Specify);
    9. Problem Solving;
    10. Skills Development and Performance;
    11. Other Methods: PowerPoint Presentations Group Discussions Textbook Exercises Video Skills lab demonstration and return demonstration

  19. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:  Out of class assignments may include but are not limited to

    A. The student will write a 5 page research paper on the importance of HIPAA in the medical office. B. The student will write a 5 page research paper on the role of the CMA in the health care field. C. The student will read the assigned text chapters prior to lecture. D. The student will outline the chapters and incorrporating lecture notes with chapter outlines. E. The student will answer assigned questions from the Medical Assistant Study Guide and other homework assignments.

  20. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to

    A. The student will demonstrate clinical patient care in the skills lab. The demonstration will be assessed and scored with a rubric. (A-F)
    B. The student will demonstrate medical front office procedures in the skills lab. The demonstration will be assessed and scored with a rubric. (A-F)
    C. Students will be evaluated by the clinical instructor with a scored rubric. (A-F)
    D. Student will need to complete each objective successfully. (A-F)
    E. Skills lab participation will be monitored with a Completion Check Off List. (A-F)
    F. Theory applications will be evaluated by examination. (A-F)

  21. TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may include but are not limited to

    Textbooks
    Bonewit-West, K.. (2008) Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 7th, Saunders Elsevier
    Bonewit-West, K.. (2008) Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, Study Guide, 7th, Saunders Elsevier
    Manuals
    Periodicals
    Software
    Other
  22. METHOD OF DELIVERY:
    iTV – Interactive video = Face to face course with significant required activities in a distance modality ;Online with some required face-to-face meetings (“Hybrid”);Face to face;
  23. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Health Care Ancillaries;Nursing Science/;

  24. APPROVALS:

    Origination Date
    08/18/2010
    State Approval Date
    Content Review
    2011-03-11 00:00:00.0
    APP Status Date
    CIC Approval Date
    Board of Trustees
    Last Outline Revision
    2011-03-11 00:00:00.0
    CC Approval
    2011-03-11 00:00:00.0
    CIPD Approval
    Board of Trustees
    2011-04-14 00:00:00.0
    State Approval
    2011-05-02 00:00:00.0
    Requisite Validation
    2011-03-11 00:00:00.0
    UC Approval
    CSU Approval
    IGETC Approval
    CSU GE Approval