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Infection Control and Related OSHA Guidelines
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Order
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Description
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1
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Define asepsis.
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2
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Use and maintain and aseptic techniques.
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3
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Discuss infection control procedures.
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4
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Demonstrate preparation of items for autoclaving.
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5
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Perform sanitizing procedures.
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6
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Perform sterilization procedures.
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7
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Identify chemical sterilizing agents.
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8
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Establish set up for any procedure requiring knowledge of aseptic techniques and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
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9
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Differentiate between medical and surgical asepsis used in ambulatory care settings, identifying when each is appropriate.
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10
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Identify personal safety precautions as established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (OSHA.)
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11
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Demonstrate selection of appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE) for potentially infectious situations.
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12
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Perform handwashing.
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13
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Perform gloving techniques.
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14
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List major types of infectious agents.
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15
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Describe the infection cycle, including the infectious agent, reservoir, susceptible host, means of transmission, portals of entry and portals of exit.
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16
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Compare different methods of controlling microorganisms.
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17
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Select the appropriate match of types and uses of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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18
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Discuss quality control issues related to handling microbiological specimens.
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19
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Display sensitivity to patient rights and feelings in collecting specimens.
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20
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Perform explanation of rationale for performance of a procedure to a patient.
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21
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Display awareness of patients' concerns regarding their perceptions related to the procedure being performed.
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22
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Describe Standard Precautions.
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23
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Discuss the application of Standard Precautions, including: all body fluids, secretions, and excretions; blood; non-intact skin; and mucous membranes.
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24
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Demonstrate participation in training on Standard Precautions.
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25
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Use Standard Precautions.
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26
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Identify the role of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regulations in healthcare settings.
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Prepare Patients/Assist Physician with Age and Gender Specific Examinations and Diagnostic Procedure
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Order
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Description
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1
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Demonstrate assisting the physician in all aspects of an age and gender specific complete history.
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2
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Use reflection, statement and clarification techniques to obtain a patient history.
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3
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Use medical terminology, pronouncing medical terms correctly, to communicate information, patient history, data, and observations.
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4
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Demonstrate assisting physician with patient care.
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5
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Demonstrate obtaining and recording patient data.
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6
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Demonstrate assisting the physician in all aspects of a complete age and gender specific examination including these methods of examination: percussion, auscultation, palpation, and inspection.
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7
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Demonstrate explanation of general office policies.
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8
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Maintain language and verbal skills that enable patient understanding.
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9
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Demonstrate positioning a patient.
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10
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Demonstrate preparation a patient for procedures and/or treatments.
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11
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Demonstrate preparing the examining room.
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12
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Demonstrate preparing exam table.
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13
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Demonstrate preparing patients for special exams (e.g., proctoscopy, gynecology.)
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14
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Identify examples of flexible sigmoidoscope and gynecological equipment.
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15
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Perform patient screening using established protocols.
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16
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Display critical thinking skills in performing patient assessment and care.
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17
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Display respect for diversity in approaching patients and family.
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Vital Signs/Mensuration
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Order
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Description
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1
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Explain the importance of vital signs and know normal limits.
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2
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Demonstrate obtaining vital signs.
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3
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Demonstrate recording vital signs.
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4
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Demonstrate measuring height and weight.
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5
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Demonstrate recording height and weight.
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6
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Demonstrate maintaining growth charts.
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Medical Office Surgical Procedures
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Order
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Description
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1
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Identify surgical instruments.
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2
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Demonstrate preparation of the basic surgical setup.
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3
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Demonstrate assisting the physician with minor surgical procedures.
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Electrocardiography
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Order
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Description
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1
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Explain the conduction system of the heart.
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2
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Describe the electrocardiograph cycle as related to heart function.
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3
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Demonstrate identification of the parts of an EKG machine.
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4
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Demonstrate preparation of a patient for the EKG procedure.
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5
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Perform electrocardiography.
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6
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Apply problem solving techniques associated with the EKG procedure.
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