Course Hours: 2 Instructional Mode: Distance Education Instructor Terri Hock, BSTM-PSY, RHE, CCMA Prerequisite Courses 1. Medical Terminology 2. Medical Administrative Assisting. Electronic Health Records. Medical Billing Technology. Anatomy and Physiology 6. Pharmacology Contact Information Help Ticket: www.alliedschools.com/support.shtml Educational Support Toll Free: 888-1-20 Student Services Toll Free: 888-92-282 International: 99-0-0 Fax: 800-898-9188 Hours: Monday - Friday, :00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST Textbooks / Learning Resources 1. Kinn s The Medical Assistant: An Applied Learning Approach, 12 th Edition, Alexandra P. Young-Adams, Elsevier 2. Study Guide for Kinn s The Medical Assistant, Twelfth Edition, Alexandra P. Young-Adams, Elsevier. Virtual Medical Office (VMO) for Young: Kinn s The Medical Assistant, 12 th Edition, Elsevier. MA Lab Kit, Allied Schools. Allied Schools Online Course Course Description Allied s Medical Assisting course is designed to expose students to the clinical duties that medical assistants commonly perform. The clinical medical assistant is trained to perform procedures to assist various medical providers in the care of patients. The clinical medical assistant usually works in a physician s office, medical clinic, hospital, or in various other clinical settings. This course highlights the medical assistant s role in various practices, including endocrinology, geriatrics, urology, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, dermatology, proctology, gastroenterology, family medicine, radiology, general surgery, oncology, palliative care, psychology/psychiatry, rheumatology, urology, emergency care, and the clinical laboratory sciences that include microbiology and immunology studies. Diseases and disorders are discussed in-depth during this course, and the student will understand his or her role in assisting with various examinations. During this course, students will learn the methods of accurate patient assessment and how to obtain a patient history, prepare the patient for examination, and assist in physical examinations. Students will understand the importance of effective communication with patients, and practice mock interviewing skills and patient assessments. Students will recognize the importance of patient education as it pertains to the patient s medical care. The importance of OSHA regulations and the mandates of having an exposure control plan in the medical setting will be reviewed. In addition, students will perform a variety of non-invasive mock procedures during the medical assisting course. Students will understand the importance of acquiring vital signs for a patient s care, perform mock vital signs, and document findings appropriately. Identifying the common instruments used, how to perform patient positioning, and draping procedures will be discussed. Students will also identify proper protocols and techniques used to respond to emergency situations, such as patient triage to assess the severity of a medical emergency. Upon successful course completion, the student will be American Heart Association BLS certified. This course is an excellent opportunity for the student to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all of the duties required for entry-level positions in medical assisting. 1
Learning Objectives After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Identify and define terms listed in the vocabulary and commonly used abbreviations. 2. Specify how to conduct patient assessment, including communicating with patients, interviewing techniques, and documentation methods.. Recognize the fundamentals of patient education including factors that impact patient learning, the means of developing patient teaching plans, and guidelines that apply to various types of patients.. Recall nutrition basics and guidelines to meet the dietary needs of a diverse population.. Identify the process of disease transmission, the body's response, and guidelines for infection control. 6. Identify the essentials of vital signs and how to obtain and document vital signs.. Specify the basics of how to prepare for and assist in the primary physical examination. 8. Determine how to manage, assist in, and prepare for medical emergencies. 9. Distinguish between pharmacology principles including government regulations, the principles of pharmacokinetics, and medication classifications.. Indicate an understanding of pharmacology math fundamentals and calculations. 11. Specify the administration and documentation process of medications in various forms and for all routes of administration. 12. Recall how to assist in ophthalmology and otolaryngology procedures, and the related pathophysiology related to the ears, eyes, and throat. 1. Identify infections, injuries, and disorders of the integumentary system and how to complete related dermatologic procedures.. Recognize the pathophysiology of the nervous system including diseases and injuries and how to conduct neurologic examinations. 1. Specify the anatomy of the GI system, related disorders, and protocols for conducting the GI examination. 16. Recognize endocrine system pathophysiology, disorders, and how to assist in endocrinology. 1. Determine the effects of aging on the body system, diseases and disorders faced by older patients, and the medical assistant's role in their care. 18. Indicate an understanding of the anatomy, diseases, and disorders of the urinary and male reproductive systems, including how to conduct examinations. 19. Distinguish between female reproductive system physiology, diseases, and disorders, pregnancy and complications, and how to conduct a female examination.. Recall the pathophysiology of pediatric patients, and how to document immunizations and assist in the pediatric examination. 21. Recall the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, major muscular and skeletal disorders, and how to assist with the application of hot and cold therapy, therapeutic ultrasounds, ambulatory devices, and casting. 22. Name basic radiographic equipment, body planes, radiographic projections, diagnostic imaging and patient preparation procedures, and precautions associated with x-ray exposure. 2. Recognize cardiology anatomy, diseases, disorders, and diagnostic procedures. 2. Indicate an understanding of the body's electrical conduction system, the properties of and process for recording an electrocardiograph, common electrocardiographic abnormalities, and how to conduct cardiac diagnostic tests. 2. Specify how to assist in pulmonary medicine and procedures, and indicate an understanding for pulmonary system pathophysiology. 26. Name phlebotomy fundamentals, including the process of blood specimen collection and the selection and use of collection equipment, devices, and methods. 2
2. Identify how to assist in the analysis of blood, including collecting specimens for various types of testing. 28. Specify the process of assisting and regulations involved in the clinical laboratory, and identify units of measurement and the proper use of equipment. 29. Name the fundamentals of assisting in microbiology and immunology, including specimen collection, transport and classification of microorganisms, pathogen identification, and rapid testing. 0. Specify how to assist in the analysis of urine, including the means and methods of collecting specimens and the physiology of urine formation. 1. Distinguish between surgical supplies and instruments, including their associated uses and care. 2. Determine the medical assistant's role in sterilization, minor surgical procedures, creating a sterile field, suturing, and postoperative care. Grading/Evaluation Policy Evaluation is linked directly to the course objectives. Performance is measured by successful completion of 1 modules including all reading assignments, study guide exercises, online lessons, interactive VMO exercises, and successfully passing VMO Quizzes and Performance Summaries (PS), Unit Exams, Progress Tests, and a Final Exam. In order to pass Medical Assisting, a minimum passing score of 0% or better is required on all assignments. Assessments with scores below the minimum requirements of 0% must be retaken until the score meets or exceeds 0%. If you do not pass the final exam, you are allowed to retake it after a period of two weeks, which should be used to study and prepare to be successful on the next attempt. Miscellaneous Course Requirements Prior to taking your final exam, you must complete an American Heart Association s (AHA) live Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Skills Session and provide Allied Schools with a copy of your BLS card upon completion. Prior to externship placement, students are required to show proof of a negative TB test and proof that the student has started a series of Hepatitis B vaccinations. The BLS Skills Session will cost between $2-$60. This additional charge is based on the Skills Training Center fee schedule and is not controlled by the AHA or Allied Schools. Skills Training Centers are located nationwide. The time commitment varies depending upon the student s performance. Normally students can complete the skills portion of the training within 2- hours. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that hepatitis B vaccinations and tuberculosis (TB) screening be offered to healthcare workers (HCWs) who have a reasonable expectation of being exposed to blood and airborne pathogens on the job. By OSHA standards, students are not considered on the job; therefore, the student is responsible for the cost of his or her own immunization and screening process. Students enrolled in the Medical Assisting (MA) program cannot be forced to take the hepatitis B vaccinations or TB screening. As an institution, Allied Schools strongly recommends that all MA students who have a reasonable risk of exposure complete the vaccination process and TB screening and submit proof prior to externship placement. Students choosing not to complete the hepatitis B vaccinations or TB screening may not be placed in MA externship clinical rotations. Allied Schools will not be responsible for the cost incurred by students for TB screening, TB treatment, and/or the hepatitis B vaccination series for students enrolled in the Medical Assisting program. The cost for the hepatitis B - dose vaccinations varies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the hepatitis series can cost $0-$0 per injection (dose). Some insurance companies will cover the cost of the series depending on the specific medical circumstances of the HCWs/students. The average cost out of pocket for the initial TB screening can cost $2- $0 per patient. Direct medical costs of treatment secondary to a positive exposure to TB strains can be a significant cost to the student. Direct medical costs for exposure to hepatitis B can also be of a significant cost to the student.
Course Outline and Grading Criteria SECTIONS AND UNITS HOURS ASSIGNMENT TITLE Section 1: Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting I 1: Patient Assessment VMO Quiz Unit 1 Exam POINTS POSSIBLE 12 REQUIRED TO PASS 2: Patient Education Unit 2 Exam : Nutrition and Health Promotion Unit Exam Section 2: Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting II : Infection Control : Vital Signs 12 6: Assisting with the Primary Physical Examination 8 Section : Emergency Medicine : Emergency Preparedness and Assisting With Medical Emergencies Section : Assisting with Medications 8: Principles of Pharmacology 6 12 VMO 12 PS VMO 12 Quiz VMO 1 PS VMO 1 Quiz Unit Exam VMO 1 PS VMO 1 Quiz VMO 16 Quiz Unit Conversion Quiz Unit Exam VMO 1 PS VMO 1 Quiz VMO 18 Quiz Unit 6 Exam BLS card Unit Exam Unit 8 Drug Quiz Unit 8 Exam 9: Pharmacology Math 6 Unit 9 Exam 1 11 : Administering Medications 11. VMO 19 PS VMO 19 Quiz Blog Submission 1 Unit Exam Progress Exam 1 1. Multiple-Choice 2 Section : Assisting with Medical Specialties I 11: Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 6 Unit 11 Exam 12: Assisting in Dermatology 6 Unit 12 Exam 1: Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health 6 Unit 1 Exam Section 6: Assisting with Medical Specialties II : Assisting in Gastroenterology 6 VMO Quiz Unit Exam 1: Assisting in Endocrinology 6 Unit 1 Exam 16: Assisting in Geriatrics 6 Unit 16 Exam 6 1 8 12 9 9 11 6 9
Section : Assisting with Medical Specialties III 1: Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction 6 Unit 1 Exam 18: Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology 6 VMO 21 PS VMO 21 Quiz Unit 18 Exam 1 11 19: Assisting in Pediatrics 6 VMO 22 PS VMO 22 Quiz Unit 19 Exam Section 8: Assisting with Medical Specialties IV : Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine 6 Unit Exam 21: Assisting with Diagnostic Imaging 6 Unit 21 Exam Section 9: Assisting with Medical Specialties V 22: Assisting in Cardiology Unit 22 Exam 1 11 2: Principles of Electrocardiography VMO 2 Quiz 6 Unit 2 Exam 2: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine 8 VMO 2 Quiz Blog Submission 2 Unit 2 Exam Progress Exam 2 2 Multiple-Choice Section : Diagnostic Procedures I 2: Assisting in Phlebotomy 26: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood 8 Section 11: Diagnostic Procedures II 2: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory 6 28: Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology 6 29: Assisting in the Analysis of Urine 8 VMO 28 PS VMO 28 Quiz Unit 2 Exam VMO 29 Quiz Unit 26 Exam VMO 0 PS VMO 0 Quiz Unit 2 Exam VMO 2 PS VMO 2 Quiz VMO 1 Quiz Unit 28 Exam VMO 2 Quiz VMO 26 PS VMO 26 Quiz Unit 29 Exam Section 12: Assisting with Surgeries 0: Surgical Supplies and Instruments 9 Unit 0 Exam 1 11 VMO 2 Quiz 6 VMO PS 1: Surgical Asepsis and Assisting with Surgical VMO Quiz 6 Procedures Blog Submission Unit 1 Exam Final Exam Multiple-Choice 10 Total 2 122 8
Student Integrity and Academic Honesty Policy Allied Schools strives to encourage a spirit of honesty and integrity. This policy was created to foster a climate that promotes the most stringent academic standards. Violations of this policy will be dealt with using fair and consistent methods. Committing one or more of the following actions is considered unacceptable and constitutes a violation of this policy: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials in any academic exercise; Intentionally aiding or attempting to aid another student to commit any act of academic dishonesty; Bribing or attempting to bribe, or making threats against any individual, with the intention of affecting a grade or an evaluation of academic performance; Falsifying any documents; Accessing the institution s computer systems or files without proper authorization. System Requirements Component Requirement Computer & Processor 00-megahertz (MHz) processor or higher 1 Memory 26 megabyte (MB) RAM or higher 1, 2 Hard disk Drive Display Operating system Other Additional 2 gigabyte (GB); a portion of this disk space will be freed after installation if the original download package is removed from the hard drive. CD-ROM or DVD drive 2 x 68 or higher resolution monitor Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 2, Windows Server 0 with SP1, or later operating system Certain linking features require running Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition or later. Speech recognition functionality requires a close-talk microphone and audio output device. Information Rights Management features require access to a Windows 0 Server with SP1 or later running Windows Rights Management Services. Connectivity to Microsoft Exchange Server 00 or later is required for certain advanced functionality in Outlook 0. Instant Search requires Microsoft Windows Desktop Search.0. Dynamic Calendars require server connectivity. Connectivity to Microsoft Windows Server 0 with SP1 or later running Microsoft Windows Share Point Services is required for certain advanced collaboration functionality. Microsoft Office Share Point Server 0 is required for certain advanced functionality. PowerPoint Slide Library requires Office Share Point Server 0. To share data among multiple computers, the host computer must be running Windows Server 0 with SP1, Windows XP Professional with SP2, or later. Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, 2 bit browser only. Internet functionality requires Internet access (fees may apply). Actual requirements and product functionality may vary based on your system configuration and operating system. 1 1 gigahertz (GHz) processor or higher and 12 MB RAM or higher recommended for Business Contact Manager. Business Contact Manager not available in all languages. 2 12 MB RAM or higher recommended for Outlook Instant Search. Grammar and contextual spelling in Word is not turned on unless the machine has 1 GB memory. Office Clean-up wizard not available on 6 bit OS. 6