A continuation of Clinical Medical Assisting I, with emphasis on the study of hematology tests: capillary puncture, venipuncture, ESR, CBC, ABO, and Rh typing. Students will be introduced to the analysis of blood components using automated equipment.Various serological tests will be performed by the students. Students will be instructed in the basic principles of microbiology, including how to obtain a urine and throat cultures and how to perform a Gram stain.In addition, students will perform EKGs and routine urinalysis. Students will be required to purchase a lab coat to be worn in class. In addition, a physical exam and proof of immunization will be required.

 

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    A.Know the disciplines of a clinical laboratory

    B.Understand reasons for QC/QA.

    C.Be able to document QC/QA results.

    D.Understand basic principles of CLIA '88.

    A.Use of proper P.P.E.

    C.Understand reasons for hazardous communications and the use of MSDS sheets.

III.Demonstrate proper collection and handling techniques.

 

    A.Supplies needed.

    B.Patient preparation/special patient instructions.

    C.Specimen collection.

        2.Throat culture

        3.Wound

       5.Stool

    D.Proper storage and transport.

    E.Proper completion of requisition slips.

IV.Demonstrates proper venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.

    A.Supplies.

    B.Patient prep.

    C.Special test request.

        2.Bleeding time

        1.Proper sites

        2.Supplies

 

V.Perform basic urinalysis.

    A.Physical exam of urine.

    B.Regent strips.

    C.Microscopic exam.

    D.Interpretation of results.

    E.Pregnancy testing.

 

VI.Perform basic microbiological techniques.

    A.Classification of bacteria, fungus, parasites and viruses.

        2.Incubator

        3.Regents

    C.Culture inoculation.

    D.Bacterial identification.

    F.Antimicrobial sensitivity procedure and interpretation.

 

    A.Understand the composition of blood.

    B.Perform basic WBC and RBC counts, differentials and ESR.

    C.Demonstrate understanding of all blood cell types.

 

VIII.Understand basic principles of chemistry test.

    A.Profiles.

    C.Perform glucose testing.

    D.Perform cholesterol testing.

IX.Understand various serological methods.

    A.Perform various serology test.

        1.ASO

        2.MONO

        3.RA

        4.ABO and RH typing

X.Understand principles of EKG testing.

        2.Instrument prep

        B.Interpretation of results.

    C.Knowledge of stress testing and application of Holter monitors.

XI.Understand principles of Spirometry.

    A.Knowledge of Spirometer.

    B.Patient preparation.

    C.Test procedure.

 

GRADING: Each student will prepare and deliver to the class a paper on an assigned topic.

    Lecture Exams= 45%*

    Practical Competency Exams = 45%

    Attendance/Participation= 10%

    *Research paper/oral presentation = 1 test grade

    *Final Exam = 2 test grades

    *Accumulation of homework assignments = 1 test grade

 

Competency Exams:The purpose of competency based education to prepare students to perform medical assisting skills under conditions which simulate a realistic work environment.The student is expected to perform at a level of accuracy and speed required of an entry level medical assistant.Procedural steps are listed and weighted as critical (15 points**) essential (5 points*), and important (1 point no asterisk).A minimum score of 85 is required on each competency.Fifteen points will be deducted if a student must repeat the procedure for instructor's evaluation.Anecdotal feedback as well as numeral grade will be given the student on each competency performance.

Competency sheets will be handed out in the classroom and are available in the workbook as well.

   2.No make-ups exams or competencies will be given unless arrangements have been madePRIOR to scheduled     exam/competency date and time.It is the sole responsibility of the student to re-schedule any missed exams or competencies.All missed exams or competencies must be made up within 5 days.

    3.All assignments are due for the previous chapters on the day of the scheduled lecture exam on those chapters.Points will be deducted from assignments received after the required due date, regardless of student's attendance.Assignments can be left in my box in the first floor faculty office (Rm. 120).

    4.I expect total academic honesty concerning assignments, exams, etc.All academic dishonesty claims will be examined for validity and student(s) will be dealt with accordingly.

    5.If there is any student who has special needs because of learning disabilities, please feel free to come and discuss this with me as early as possible in the semester.You will need to provide documentation of your disability to the Director of Learning Services.

 

 

Clinical Skills for Medical Assisting and Student Mastery Manual, Mosby.

Modern Urine Chemistry, Free, Helen, Miles, Inc. Indiana 1990.

Clinical Microbiology, Third edition, Sanders, Christine.Miles, Inc. West Haven, 1994.

 

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Pyelonephritis

Asthma

Prostate Cancer

Cystic Fibrosis

Tuberculosis

Hepatitis C

Respiratory Syncyntial Virus

Lupus

 

Research paper must be 8-10 pages typed.

2.Paper must be 7-10 type-written pages.

3.Papers are due December 1, 2002; oral reports will be presented the following week.

    II.Symptoms

    II.Pathogenesis of Disease

    IV.Tests used to diagnose/abnormal results