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MEA 151 Medical Lab Procedures II

This the second of two courses covering clinical duties for a medical assistant in a medical office. Topics include administering medications, electrocardiography, assisting with obstetrics and gynecology, urology and male reproduction, endocrinology, pulmonary medicine, cardiology, clinical laboratory, analysis of urine, blood collection, analysis of blood, microbiology, immunology, and surgical procedures.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: MEA 150

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Course Number and Title:

MEA 151 Medical Lab Procedures II

Campus Location

  • Wilmington

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MEA 150

Course Credits and Hours

4 credit(s)

3 lecture hours/week

3 lab hours/week

Course Description

This the second of two courses covering clinical duties for a medical assistant in a medical office. Topics include administering medications, electrocardiography, assisting with obstetrics and gynecology, urology and male reproduction, endocrinology, pulmonary medicine, cardiology, clinical laboratory, analysis of urine, blood collection, analysis of blood, microbiology, immunology, and surgical procedures.

Additional Materials

Medical Assistant Program Manual

Allied Health/Science Department Program Student Policy Manual

Medical dictionary

Required Text(s)

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore - https://www.dtcc.edu/bookstores online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

  1. Demonstrate medical assistant clinical skills. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 4)
  2. Apply mathematics calculations as required in a clinical medical office. (CCC 6; PGC 4)
  3. Demonstrate infection control as required in a clinical medical office. (CCC 6; PGC 4)
  4. Use effective communication as required in a clinical medical office. (CCC 1; PGC 1)
  5. Apply legal implications as required in a clinical medical office. (CCC 1, 4; PGC 2, 3, 4)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Demonstrate medical assistant clinical skills.
    1. List major organs in each body system, and identify the anatomical location of major organs in each body system.
    2. Discuss and compare the structure and function of the human body across the life span.
    3. Describe the normal function of each body system.
    4. Identify common pathology related to each body system, including signs, symptoms, and etiology.
    5. Explain and analyze pathology for each body system, including diagnostic measures and treatment modalities.
    6. Identify the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived tests associated with common diseases.
    7. Identify the classifications of medication, including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions.
    8. Identify quality assurance practices in healthcare.
    9. Demonstrate how to measure and record blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, height, weight, length (infant), head circumference (infant), and pulse oximetry.
    10. Demonstrate electrocardiography.
    11. Demonstrate venipuncture and capillary puncture.
    12. Demonstrate patient screening using established protocols.
    13. Show and prepare a patient for a procedure or a treatment.
    14. Assist provider with a patient exam.
    15. Demonstrate quality control measures.
    16. Demonstrate the CLIA-waived hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, and microbiology testing.
    17. Show awareness of a patient's concerns related to the procedure being performed.
  2. Apply mathematics calculations as required in a clinical medical office.
    1. Identify abbreviations and symbols used in calculating medication doses.
    2. Interpret healthcare results as reported in graphs.
    3. Differentiate between normal and abnormal test results.
    4. Demonstrate maintaining lab test results using flow sheets.
    5. Write and document on a growth chart for an infant.
    6. Explain to a patient the accuracy of test results.
  3. Demonstrate infection control as required in a clinical medical office. 
    1. List major types of infectious agents.
    2. Discuss medical asepsis and surgical asepsis as practiced within an ambulatory care setting.
    3. Explain the principles of standard precautions.
    4. Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE).
    5. Demonstrate handwashing.
    6. Prepare items for autoclaving.
    7. Perform sterilization procedures.
    8. Prepare a sterile field.
    9. Assist a healthcare provider with a procedure in a sterile field.
    10. Demonstrate wound care.
    11. Demonstrate dressing change.
    12. Demonstrate proper disposal of sharps and regulated wastes.
    13. Recognize the implications for failure to comply with Center for Disease Control (CDC) regulations in healthcare settings.
    14. Comply with safety signs, symbols, and labels.
  4. Use effective communication as required in a clinical medical office.
    1. Discuss coaching a patient as it relates to adaptations relevant to individual patient needs.
    2. Identify medical terms labeling the word parts.
    3. Define medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems.
    4. Explain health maintenance to patients.
    5. Coach patients appropriately considering developmental life stage.
    6. Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and nonverbal communication.
    7. Explain to a patient the rationale for performing a procedure.
  5. Apply legal implications as required in a clinical medical office.
    1. Describe the process in compliance reporting for unsafe activities and errors in patient care.
    2. Describe compliance with public health statutes for abuse, neglect, exploitation, and wounds of violence.
    3. Document patient care accurately in the medical record.

Evaluation Criteria/Policies

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
0-69 = F
Students should refer to the Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Final Course Grade

Calculated using the following weighted average

Evaluation Measure

Percentage of final grade

Summative Tests (7) equally weighted

5%

Summative Clinical Lab Assignments (10)  equally weighted

5%

Summative Lab Competencies (40) equally weighted

75%

Summative Final Lab Competency (1)

5%

Formative Reading Lesson (14) equally weighted

5%

Summative Connect/Study Guide (14) equally weighted

5%

TOTAL

100%

Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)

AHTAASMEA Program Graduate Competencies:

  1. Exhibit effective nonverbal, verbal, and written communication in patient/client and family interventions and education and in professional relationships.
  2. Exercise independent judgment and critical thinking in performance of medical assisting, according to the profession's standards of practice.
  3. Demonstrate professional patterns of behavior consistent with the profession's code of ethics.
  4. Demonstrate clinical competence by performing a full range of medical assistant procedures on all patient population.
  5. Demonstrate administrative competence by performing a full range of medical assistant procedures on all patient population.

AHTDIPMAS Program Graduate Competencies:

  1. Exhibit effective communication, independent judgment, and critical thinking in performance of medical assisting, according to the profession's standards of practice.
  2. Demonstrate professional patterns of behavior consistent with the profession's code of ethics.
  3. Demonstrate clinical and administrative competence by performing a full range of medical assistant procedures.

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.

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