Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE222   20046-20075 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/25/03
HCE222 20046-20075 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Clinical Procedures
Principles and procedures for the medical assistant. Methods of assisting clinicians with physical examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor surgical procedures in the medical office. Includes vital signs, height, and weight, collection of patient data and documentation.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: HCC130, HCC145 or permission of program director.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE222   20046-20075 Clinical Procedures
1. Describe the role of the medical assistant in the back office. (I)
2. Explain standard precautions related to back office procedures. (II)
3. Describe factors that affect body temperature, pulse, respiratory status, and blood pressure. (III)
4. Obtain and record body temperature, pulse, respiration, pulse oximeter readings, height, and weight in simulated situations. (III)
5. Explain physical examination procedures, other clinical procedures, various therapeutic modalities and medical assistant interventions. (IV)
6. Complete a patient history form in a simulated situation. (III, IV)
7. Explain the principles of surgical asepsis. (V)
8. Describe the methods to assist the physician with minor surgery. (V)
9. Demonstrate correct sterile techniques when performing a dressing change in a simulated situation. (V)
10. Document appropriately for back office procedures in simulated situations. (VI)
11. Apply HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements in clinical procedures and documentation. (VII)
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HCE222   20046-20075 Clinical Procedures
    I. Role
        A. Liaison between patient and clinician
        B. Assist with clinical procedures
        C. Administer medications and perform treatments and procedures according to the medical assistant role
        D. Data collection, screening and follow up
        E. Collect and process specimens
        F. Recognize and respond to emergencies
        G. Professionalism
        H. Patient education
        I. Documentation
      II. Standard Precautions for Back Office Clinical Practice
          A. Personal protective equipment
          B. Biohazard containers
          C. Correct handling of supplies and equipment
        III. Collection of Patient Data
            A. Techniques, precautions, and factors affecting change
            B. Vital signs
              1. Temperature
              2. Pulse
              3. Respiration
              4. Blood pressure
              5. Pulse Oximeter
            C. Height and weight
            D. Documentation
          IV. Examinations and Procedures
              A. Patient considerations
                1. Privacy issues
                2. Patient education
              B. Physical examination
                1. History form completed by medical assistant
                2. Room preparation
                3. Equipment and supplies
                4. Positioning and draping
                5. Assisting during examination
              C. Special examinations
                1. Visual and auditory
                2. Gynecological
                3. Endoscopies
              D. Procedures
                1. Specimen collections
                2. Pulmonary function
                3. Lumbar puncture
                4. Cast and splint care
                5. Patient instructions and preparation
              E. Therapeutic modalities
                1. Assistive devices for ambulation
                2. Heat and cold applications
            V. Minor Surgeries
                A. Pre-surgical procedures
                  1. Scheduling
                  2. Preoperative instructions/patient education
                  3. Informed consent
                B. Preparation
                  1. Room
                  2. Equipment and supplies
                C. Suture materials and supplies
                D. Instruments
                  1. Identification
                  2. Uses
                  3. Set-up
                E. Anesthesia
                  1. Types
                  2. Patient assessments
                F. Types of procedures
                  1. Incision and drainage
                  2. Aspiration
                  3. Lacerations/suturing
                  4. Excisions
                G. Alternative surgical methods
                  1. Chemical
                  2. Electrosurgical
                  3. Laser
                  4. Cryosurgery
                H. Principles of surgical asepsis
                I. Assist the clinician
                  1. Patient assessment
                  2. Positioning and draping
                  3. Skin preparation of patient
                  4. Surgical asepsis
                  5. Patient considerations
                J. Post surgical procedures
                  1. Types of wounds and healing process
                  2. Dressings and bandaging
                  3. Procedures
                  4. Assessments
              VI. Documentation
                  A. Procedures and treatments
                  B. Data
                    1. Subjective
                    2. Objective
                  C. Terminology
                    1. Abbreviations
                    2. Symbols
                VII. HIPAA
                    A. Overview
                    B. Applications
                      1. Procedures
                      2. Documentation
                      3. Clinical office practice
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