Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE281   19976-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/25/97
HCE281 19976-99999 L+L 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Specialty Office Practices
Designed to meet the needs of medical assistants working in the offices of licensed Arizona osteopathic physicians and who perform basic therapeutic treatments and procedures on clients. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE281   19976-99999 Specialty Office Practices
1. Describe the purposes of basic therapeutic physical modalities used in physical medicine. (I)
2. List and describe the basic equipment used in the administration of physical modalities. (II)
3. Demonstrate safe and effective use and maintenance of equipment/instrumentation used in physical modalities. (III)
4. Perform basic physical modalities associated with physical medicine as directed by the medical practitioner. (IV)
5. Identify normal and abnormal client responses to basic treatments/therapies. (IV)
6. Record and report client data as directed by the medical practitioner. (V)
7. Adhere to statutes and regulations and demonstrate professional ethics. (VI)
8. Project and promote a positive image of the health-care profession. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HCE281   19976-99999 Specialty Office Practices
    I. Purpose of Basic Physical Modalities
        A. Post surgical rehabilitation
        B. Muscular injuries
          1. Sprains
          2. Strains
        C. Fractures and Dislocations
          1. Adult
          2. Pediatric
        D. Disease states
          1. Cardiovascular
          2. Degenerative
          3. Muscular disorders
          4. Other
      II. Basic Electronic Modalities (may include but not limited to)
          A. Whirlpool
          B. Diathermy
          C. Electronic Galvation Stimulation
          D. Ultrasound
          E. Ossilators
          F. Traction devices
          G. Electronic Nerve Stimulation (TENS TM unit)
          H. Hot and cold packs
          I. Other
        III. Effective Utilization of Equipment
            A. Adherence to manufacturer's directives
            B. Grounding and safety
            C. Maintenance and repair
            D. Body substance isolation techniques
            E. Prevention of cross-contamination
          IV. Principles of Basic Modalities
              A. Adherence to physician's directives
              B. Indications
              C. Contraindications D Awareness of untoward reactions
              E. Evaluation of patient responses
            V. Documentation
                A. Appropriateness
                B. Confidentiality
                C. Accuracy
                  1. Written
                  2. Verbal reports
                D. Insurance forms and codes
              VI. Legal and Ethical Issues
                  A. Statutes and regulations
                    1. State
                    2. Federal
                  B. Professional ethics
                    1. Appearance
                    2. Demeanor
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