MAST 1090 Syllabus

Subject Code

MAST

Course Number

1090

Course Title

Medical Assisting Skills II

Prerequisites

Program admission, MAST 1030, MAST 1080, permission of department

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Summer and Spring

Credit Hours

(1-8-4)

Course Description

This course furthers student knowledge of the more complex activities in a physician's office. Topics include the collection and examination of specimens; CLIA regulations and risk management; urinalysis; venipuncture; hematology and chemistry evaluations; advanced reagent testing; the administration of medications; medical office emergency procedures and emergency preparedness; respiratory evaluations; the principles of IV administration; rehabilitative therapy procedures; the principles of radiology safety; and maintenance of medication and immunization records. Students must pay a $15 supply fee when registering for this course.

Course Outcomes

Collection/Examination of Specimens and CLIA Regulations/Risk Management


Order


Description

1

Demonstrate collection of specimens for diagnostic testing.

2

Demonstrate correct labeling of specimens for diagnostic testing.

3

Perform processing of specimens for diagnostic testing.

4

Perform the tracking of and reporting of test results to practitioner.

5

Demonstrate the collection of specimens, examination processes, tracking and reporting of tests according to CLIA regulations.

6

Demonstrate screening test results.

7

Demonstrate maintenance of laboratory test results using flow sheets.

8

Perform quality control measures.

Urinalysis


Order


Description

1

Perform routine biochemical tests using appropriate dipsticks, tapes, and/or tablets to test a urine specimen.

2

Perform CLIA waived tests including urine HcG, specific gravity, dipstick chemical analysis.

3

Perform urinalysis.

4

Instruct patients in clean catch specimen collection.

5

Identify parts of the microscope.

6

Demonstrate use of microscope.

7

Demonstrate preparation of urine specimens for microscopy.

Venipuncture


Order


Description

1

Establish sites for venipuncture.

2

Perform a single and double draw venipuncture with a vacuum tube system.

3

Perform venipuncture with a syringe/butterfly.

4

Perform capillary puncture.

Hematology and Chemistry Evaluations


Order


Description

1

Perform control testing on equipment.

2

Perform hematology testing.

3

Perform chemistry testing.

4

Perform immunology testing.

5

Perform various hematological studies to include elements of a CBC.

6

Perform various blood chemistry tests such as cholesterol screening.

7

Perform other CLIA waived tests such as rapid strep and monospot.

8

Consider differences between normal and abnormal test results.

Applied Clinical Microbiology


Order


Description

1

Demonstrate obtaining specimens for microbiological testing.

2

Perform CLIA waived microbiology testing.

Administration of Medications


Order


Description

1

Use proper health and safety precautions of both the patient and self when administering medications.

2

Identify the most commonly used syringes and needles and explain their basic use.

3

Demonstrate preparation of the patient for administration of each type of medication including oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal.

4

Demonstrate accurate documentation of the administration of medications.

5

Perform verification of ordered doses/dosages prior to administration.

6

Perform administration of parenteral (excluding IV) medications.

7

Perform administration of oral medications.

8

Demonstrate correct documentation and maintenance of medication and immunization records.

9

Demonstrate selection of proper sites for administering parenteral medication.

10

Demonstrate preparation of proper dosages of medication for administration.

Medical Office Emergency Procedures/Emergency Preparedness


Order


Description

1

Identify safety techniques that can be used to prevent accidents and maintain a safe work environment.

2

Demonstrate evaluation of the work environment to identify safe vs. unsafe working conditions.

3

Describe the importance of Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in a health care setting.

4

Identify safety signs, symbols and labels.

5

Demonstrate compliance with safety signs, symbols and labels.

6

Describe fundamental principles for evacuation of a healthcare setting.

7

Discuss fire safety issues in a healthcare environment.

8

Discuss requirements for responding to hazardous material disposal.

9

Identify principles of body mechanics and ergonomics.

10

Discuss critical elements of an emergency plan for response to a natural disaster or other emergency.

11

Identify emergency preparedness plans in your community.

12

Establish a personal (patient and employee) safety plan.

13

Establish an environmental safety plan.

14

Discuss potential role(s) of the medical assistant in emergency.

15

Display recognition of the effects of stress on all persons involved in emergency situations.

16

Display self awareness in responding to emergency situations.

17

Identify signs, symptoms and treatment of anaphylaxis.

18

Demonstrate proper use of the following equipment: a.  eyewash, b. fire extinguishers, c. sharps disposal containers.

19

Demonstrate participation in a mock environmental exposure event with documentation of steps taken.

20

Explain an evacuation plan for a physician's office.

21

Demonstrate methods of fire prevention in the healthcare setting.

22

Use proper body mechanics.

23

Demonstrate maintenance of a current list of community resources for emergency preparedness.

Respiratory Evaluations


Order


Description

1

Describe diagnostic studies for respiratory disorders.

2

Perform throat culture procedures.

3

Demonstrate patient instruction on proper sputum specimen collection.

4

Demonstrate patient in the instruction of the use of metered dose nebulizer.

5

Perform spirometry procedures.

6

Perform pulmonary function testing.

Rehabilitative Therapy Procedures


Order


Description

1

Demonstrate identification, explanation and application of appropriate rehabilitative therapy equipment and procedures (eg. crutches, heat & cold therapy.)

2

Describe avenues to restore independent living and improvement in activities of daily living.

Principles of Radiologic Safety


Order


Description

1

Describe the role of the medical assistant as related to radiologic procedures.

2

Articulate the components of patient preparation for a radiologic procedure.

3

Explain the components of patient preparation for radiologic procedures.

4

Discuss common patient positions used in basic radiology procedures.

5

Explain precautions related to radiology procedures.