WACO, TEXAS COURSE SYLLABUS AND INSTRUCTOR PLAN Medical Assisting Exam Review Mr. David Choate Summer 2016
Course Description: A preparation for the Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam. Prerequisites and/or Corequisites: Completion of all MDCA courses with a minimum grade of C in all courses. Course Notes and Instructor Recommendations: Registration for the National Certification Exam will open on the first day of Summer II and will close one week before the exam date of 8/3/2016 Instructor Information: Instructor Name: David Choate MCC E-mail: dchoate@mclennan.edu Office Phone Number: 299-8262 Office Location: HP 130 Office/Teacher Conference Hours: Daily 12.00 pm-2:00pm Other Instruction Information: Class times. 8:00-10:00 M-TH Required Text & Materials: Title: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Study Guide Author: Assessment Technologies Institute Allied health Edition: 1st Publisher: Assessment Technologies Institute ISBN: 978-1-56533-535-6 MCC Bookstore Website Methods of Teaching and Learning: Lecture, Discussion Groups, Quizzes, Exams, and Tutorial Software. 2
Course Objectives and/or Competencies: Learning Objectives Perform CLIA-waived Laboratory procedures. Obtain patient vital signs using manual and automatic devices. Preview the requisition for testing requirements and patient identity. Verify patient compliance with testing requirements. Prepare the patient for monitoring. Document medical information using approved medical terminology. Adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding protected health information (PHI). Observe the chain of command in a health care setting. Explain general office procedures to patients. Modify communication with patients based on special considerations. Manage patient medical records. Schedule impatient and outpatient admissions and procedures. Perform office opening and closing procedures. Manage inventory of office supplies. Perform basic diagnostic and procedural coding. Address patient concerns according to the Patient s Bill of Rights. Maintain safety in the workplace according to regulatory standards (OSHA, Joint Commission, CLIA). Follow chain of custody protocol (e.g., drug testing, rape kits). Report illegal or unsafe activities in the health care environment to proper authorities (e.g., neglect of patients, harassment, substance abuse, fraud). Recognize and respond to emergency situations (e.g., fire, hostage, biological hazard). Perform the steps used in collecting a blood culture. Demonstrate infant heel stick puncture procedures. Discuss handling requirements for nonblood specimens. Identify the components that are required on a chain of custody form. Prepare samples for transportation to a reference (outside) laboratory. Calculate patient heart rate from the EKG tracing. Identify artifacts from the tracing. Record a 12-lead EKG on a patient. Respond to potentially life-threatening arrhythmias. Maintain EKG equipment ant the work environment. 3
Chapter 1 Patient Care Perform CLIA-waived laboratory procedures. Identify abnormal patient values for triage purposes. Obtain patient vital signs using manual and automatic devise. Administer medications. Explain the phlebotomy procedure to be performed on the patient. Review the requisition for testing requirements and patient identity. Determine venipuncture site accessibility based on patient age and condition. Verify patient compliance with testing requirements. Prepare the patient for monitoring. Chapter 2 Communication Document medical information using approved medical terminology. Communicate with other health care professionals using medical terminology. Adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding protected health information (PHI). Reinforce patient understanding of medical information. Observe the chain of command in a health care setting. Report abnormal patient values to appropriate health care providers. Conduct written communication with patients and other health care professionals. Conduct communication with patients and fellow health care professionals using information technology. Explain general office procedures to patients. Modify communication with patients based on special considerations. Locate community resources and information for patients/employers. Chapter 3 Office Administration Manage patient medical records. Obtain patient information and consent for services. Schedule inpatient and outpatient admissions and procedures. Manage appointment scheduling. Adhere to HIPAA regulations concerning insurance. Respond during patient refusal of treatment. Perform office opening and closing procedures. Manage physician s professional schedule. Maintain human resources documentation. 4
Manage inventory of office supplies. Perform basic diagnostic and procedural coding. Chapter 4 Medical Law and Ethics Address patient concerns according to the Patient s Bill of Rights. Maintain safety in the workplace according to regulatory standards (OSHA<, Joint Commission, CLIA). Follow chain of custody protocol (e.g., drug testing, rape kits). Report illegal or unsafe activities in the health care environment to proper authorities (e.g., neglect of patients, harassment, substance abuse, fraud). Recognize and respond to emergency situations (e.g., fire, hostage, biological hazard). Chapter 5 Phlebotomy Demonstrate proper venipuncture and capillary specimen collection based on patient age and condition. Demonstrate appropriate infant heel stick procedures. Perform the steps used in collecting a blood culture. Explain proper specimen labeling technique. Maintain patient safety during the collection process. Recognize complications of phlebotomy procedures and identify problematic patient signs. Explain how best to avoid pre-analytical errors when collecting blood specimens. Prepare samples for transportation to testing laboratory. Discuss handling requirements for nonblood specimens. Chapter 6 EKG Monitoring Describe proper lead placement when acquiring various EKG tracings. List the EKG waveforms. Identify specific waveforms on the EKG. Measure the duration of waveforms on the EKG. Identify the direction of wave deflection. Determine T wave symmetry. Determine P wave symmetry. Measure the heart rate from the EKG tracing. Differentiate artifact from expected EKG tracing waveforms. 5
Describe how to eliminate artifact from an EKG. Interpret arrhythmias originating in the atria, ventricles, and accessory pathway. Recognize pacer spikes on the EKG. Identify ischemic changes on the EKG. Describe the proper response for life-threating arrhythmias. Decribe how to maintain the EKG machine. Course Outline or Schedule: 7/8 Ch. 1 7/11-7/14 Ch. 2&3 7/18-7/21 Ch. 4&5 7/25-7/28 Ch. 6 8/1-8/2 Final Exam Review 8/3 National Certification Exam. All students, 12:00 pm. In MAC 111 NOTE: POP QUIZZES MAY BE GIVEN AT ANY TIME. Course Grading Information: EXAMS 25% PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE 15% QUIZZES 10% FINAL EXAM 50% 6
NOTE: PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE IS DEFINED AS ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IS ALL CLASS DISCUSSIONS AND NO MORE THAN TWO UNEXCUSED ABSENCES THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER. NOTE: CHEATING OR PLAGARISM WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN ANY FORM. FIRST OFFENCE WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF ZERO ON SAID WORK/EXAM, SECOND OFFENCE WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE PROGRAM. Late Work, Attendance, and Make Up Work Policies: EXAMS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MAKE UP WITH A 10 POINT PENALTY. QUIZZES, CLASS PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE ARE NOT. Student Behavioral Expectations or Conduct Policy: PROPER STUDENT BEHAVIOR DURING CLASS AND CLINICALS IS EXPECTED. THIS INCLUDES,PROPER RESPECT FOR YOUR CLASSMATES, YOUR INSTRUCTOR, DRESS CODES, LANGUAGE, ATTITUDE, AND RESPECT FOR THE FIELD IN WHICH YOU ARE ENTERING. ANY DEVIATION FROM THESE EXPECTATIONS WILL BE DEALT WITH ACCORDING TO THE GENERAL CONDUCT POLICY OUTLINED IN THE HIGHLANDERS GUIDE, INCLUDING SUSPENSION AND UP TO EXPLUSION. MCC Academic Integrity Statement: The Center for Academic Integrity, of which McLennan Community College is a member, defines academic integrity as a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action. Individual faculty members determine their class policies and behavioral expectations for students. Students who commit violations of academic integrity should expect serious consequences. For further information about student responsibilities and rights, please consult the McLennan website and your Highlander Student Guide. MCC Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students, and each instructor will maintain a complete record of attendance for the entire length of each course, including online and hybrid 7
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