KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – CERRO COSO COLLEGE

HCRS C143 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

  1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:
    HCRS C143
  2. COURSE TITLE:
    Clinical Medical Assistant Externship
  3. SHORT BANWEB TITLE:
    Clinical Med Asst Extern
  4. COURSE AUTHOR:
    Hodgins, Annette
  5. COURSE SEATS:
    -
  6. COURSE TERMS:
    30 = Spring
  7. CROSS-LISTED COURSES:
  8. PROPOSAL TYPE:
    CC New Course
  9. START TERM:
    30 = Spring, 2013
  10. C-ID:
  11. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    The Clinical Externship is a practical application of the theory and skills learned in the classroom and lab. The student participates in physician's office or clinic providing patient care under the direct supervision of the physician and the office manager with indirect supervision of the classroom instructor.

  12. GRADING METHOD

    Default:
    P = Pass/No Pass
    Optional:
  13. TOTAL UNITS:
    1.5

  14. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

    Method
    Min Units
    Min Hours
    Lecture
    0
    0
    Lab
    0
    0
    Activity
    0
    0
    Open Entry/Open Exit
    0
    0
    Volunteer Work Experience
    1.5
    90
    Paid Work Experience
    0
    0
    Non Standard
    0
    0
    Non-Standard Hours Justification:

  15. REPEATABILITY

    Type:
    Non-Repeatable Credit
  16. MATERIALS FEE:
    No
  17. CREDIT BY EXAM:
    No
  18. CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY:
    Associate Degree Applicable (AA/AS);Certificate of Achievement (COA);CSU Transfer;Career Technical Education (CTE)
  19. STAND-ALONE:
    No

  20. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY

    Required:
    HCRS Clinical Medical Assisting- (Certificate of Achievement)
    HCRS Medical Assisting (AS Degree Program)
    Elective:

  21. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY

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

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

    1. Demonstrate professional conduct and skills in the medical office setting.
    2. Demonstrate medical back office procedures competently.
    3. Analyze and demonstrate the ‘6 Rights’ of safe medication administration.
    4. Analyze OSHA guidelines and demonstrate Standard Precautions at all times.
    5. Differentiate and demonstrate accepted techniques for obtaining urine, blood, stool and culture specimens.
    6. Demonstrate oral and parenteral medication administration.

  23. REQUISITES

    Prerequisite:

    HCRS C136
    and
    HCRS C137
    or
    Corequisite:

    HCRS C137
    Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition):

  24. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

    Lecture:


    Lab:

    1.      Physical Exams

    a.      Obtaining accurate patient vital signs

    b.      Positioning and draping patient as needed

    c.      Obtaining equipment needed by physician

    d.      Assist with physical exam as needed

    e.      Assist with sterile procedures as needed

    f.       Preparation of procedural instrumentation as needed

    g.      Assist with autoclaving and other sterilization procedures

    h.      Application of dressings and bandages as needed

    i.       Obtaining EKG data

    j.       Obtaining blood, urine or other specimens as needed

     

    2.      Medication Administration

    a.      Basic guidelines

    b.      Storage of medications

    c.      Preparation of medications

    d.      Administration of oral and parenteral medications

    e.      Emergency medications

    f.       Proper site selection for injections and topical medications

     

    3.      Patient Education:

    a.      Preparing patient for an injection

    b.      Participation in patient education

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

    1. Audiovisual;
    2. Case Study;
    3. Discussion;
    4. Laboratory;
    5. Problem Solving;
    6. Skills Development and Performance;
    7. Written work;
    8. Other Methods: Work experience (volunteer)

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

    A. The student maintains a daily journal of experiences or objectives met in clinical settings. B. The student answers weekly objectives assignments; e.g., student will assist the physician with a physical assessment within the scope of practice of a medical assistant. C. The student maintains history of clinical hours completed through a time sheet signed by both student and facility staff. D. The student writes a 5 page research paper on a topic assigned, for example, discussing the importance of HIPAA in the medical office setting.

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

    A. Observation of clinical patient care: evaluated by the physician and the medical office manager using a completion check list and rubric. Example: wound care, minor surgery, and vital signs.
    B. Observation of injection competency: evaluated by the physician and the medical office manager using a completion check list and rubric. Example: intramuscular injections.
    C. Observation of medication administration using the "6 rights" of medication administration: evaluated by the physician and the medical office manager using a completion check list and rubric. Example: right patient and right medication.

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

    Textbooks
    Rice, J. . (2011) Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assisting, 5th, Delmar Cengage Learning
    Maki, E.. (2013) Using the Electronic Health Record in the Health Care Provider Practice, 2nd, Petterson
    Bonewit-West, K.. (2012) Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 8th, Saunders Elsevier
    Bonewit-West, K.. (2012) Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, Study Guide, 8th, Saunders Elsevier
    Manuals
    Periodicals
    Software
    Other
    Assigned readings by the Office manager and Instructor related to procedures in the medical office. 2. Assigned readings by the Office manager relating to physician preferences. 3. Office procedural manuals.
  29. METHOD OF DELIVERY:
    Face to face;
  30. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Health Care Ancillaries;

  31. APPROVALS:

    Origination Date
    04/06/2012
    Last Outline Revision
    05/04/2012
    Curriculum Committee Approval
    05/04/2012
    Board of Trustees
    06/14/2012
    State Approval
    UC Approval
    UC Approval Status
    CSU Approval
    30 = Spring 2013
    CSU Approval Status
    Approved
    IGETC Approval
    IGETC Approval Status
    CSU GE Approval
    CSU GE Approval Status