Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE251   20016-20076 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/24/01
HCE251 20016-20076 L+L 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Emergencies in the Medical Office
Emphasis on methods of identification and response to emergencies in a medical office.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: HCC130, HCC145 or permission of program director.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE251   20016-20076 Emergencies in the Medical Office
1. Describe the role of the medical assistant in emergency situations. (I)
2. Describe and identify emergency situations. (II)
3. Describe the appropriate medical assistant interventions in emergency situations. (III)
4. Documentation in patient record. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HCE251   20016-20076 Emergencies in the Medical Office
    I. Role of Medical Assistant
        A. Good Samaritan Act
        B. Activate emergency medical system
        C. Manage telephone emergencies
        D. Provide safe environment
        E. Maintain emergency equipment and supplies
      II. Emergency Situations
          A. Patient assessments
          B. Recognition of emergencies
          C. Common emergency situations
            1. Shock
            2. Seizures
            3. Bites and stings
            4. Burns
            5. Levels of consciousness
            6. Near drowning
            7. Poisoning
            8. Musculoskeletal trauma
            9. Respiratory emergencies
            10. Cardiovascular
            11. Diabetic
            12. Electrical
            13. Hyperthermia
            14. Hypothermia
            15. Bleeding
            16. Eye
            17. Foreign bodies
            18. Syncope/fainting
            19. Psychological/emotional
            20. Pain
            21. Abuse
            22. Drug and alcohol
            23. Rape and sexual assult
            24. Spontaneous abortions
        III. Medical Assistant Interventions
            A. Prescribed treatments and therapies
              1. Medications (including oxygen)
              2. Splints/dressings
              3. Warm and cold packs
              4. Rape kit
            B. Supportive care
            C. Documentation
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