MED 130 Medical Assisting Practicum

Lab Hours: 16
Credits: 5

Prepares students to begin their practical experience in a health care setting. Includes medical office assisting methods, procedures and techniques, effective communication, and clinical- and work-practice skills.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assisting program.
Corequisite: MED 124, MED 125, and MED 131.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Use communication skills and work as a team member while functioning as a medical assistant.
Perform medical assisting skills at an entry level.
Prioritize tasks in a healthcare setting.

Content Outline

Orientation to the Healthcare Agency
Medical Assisting Techniques
- Principles of infection control
  - Medical asepsis
  - Surgical asepsis
- Treatment area
  - Equipment preparation and operation
  - Principles of operation
  - Restocking supplies
- Patient preparation and assisting physician
  - Vital signs
  - Examinations - body positions
  - nstruments and supplies
  - Instructions
- Patient history interview
  - Communication styles and adaptability
  - Documentation guidelines
- Collecting and processing specimens
  - Methods of collection
  - Processing specimens
  - Quality control
  - Perform selected tests
- Prepare and administer medications
  - Pharmacology
  - Rules and procedures for administration
  - Documentation
  - Refills of medications
- Communication with patients and staff
  - Listening skills
  - Following directions
  - Silent communication (body language)
  - Patient management