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AHE 180 - Clinical Procedures for MA-R to MA-C Scope Credits: 6 Variable Credit Course: No
Lecture Hours: 44 Lab Hours: 44 Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0 Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0
Course Description: Clinical procedures required for the Medical Assisting Certified credential through the Washington State Department of Health that are outside of the scope of the MA-R credential. This is a clinical procedures course designed to bridge experienced MA-R candidates to the MA-C WA scope of practice, and obtain the AAS Medical Assistant degree.
Prerequisite: Department chair permission. Strongly Recommended: Special Requirements:
Meets FQE Requirement: No Integrative Experience Requirement: No
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain an electrocardiogram and its relationship to the human heart.
- Accurately measure and record spirometry on an adult.
- Accurately perform an electrocardiogram, and accurately position patients for selected examinations.
- Identify instruments, their use and care.
- Perform sterilization of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Prepare sterile trays to allow the provider or healthcare worker to perform treatments or procedures.
- Explain casts and casting procedures.
- Instruct patients according to their needs regarding preparations for tests requiring radiant energy.
- Monitor legislation related to medical assisting scope of practice in health care.
- Discuss the aspects of rehabilitative medicine.
- Discuss the principles of good nutrition.
- State the purposes of diet therapy.
- Discuss the principles of immunity and development of infections.
Course Contents
- Physiology, theory and practice of electrocardiography.
- Physiology, theory and practice of spirometry.
- Sterilization procedures and principles.
- Minor surgery: Sterile tray setups.
- Bone fractures and casting.
- Wound care, dressing and closure methods.
- Surgical hand wash.
- Surgical aseptic procedures.
Instructional Units: 7
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