Course Hours: Instructional Mode Distance Education Instructor Terri Hock, BSTM-PSY, RHE, CCMA Prerequisite Courses 1. Medical Terminology for the Administrative Assistant 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: 888-9-282 International: 99-0-0 Fax: 800-898-98 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, 11 th Edition, Alexandra P. Young- Adams, Elsevier, textbook and CD-ROM 2. Study Guide for Kinn s The Medical Assistant, Eleventh Edition, Alexandra P. Young-Adams, Elsevier. Virtual Medical Office (VMO) for Young: Kinn s The Medical Assistant, 11 th Edition, Elsevier. (2) Virtual Medical Office: Mountain View Clinic, Simulation Software CD-ROMs. MA Lab Kit, Allied Schools 6. 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, ophtalmology, 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 methods of accurate patient assessment, and they will learn 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 will 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 and will 1
perform mock vital signs and document findings appropriately. Students will identify common instruments used and perform mock patient positioning and draping procedures. 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 Basic Life Support (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. Learning Objectives After completing this course, you will be able to: Identify patient health assessments, vital signs, patient education, nutrition and health promotion, infection control, physical examination process, and medical record documentation. Name diagnostic procedures, such as diagnostic imaging, electrocardiography, clinical laboratory, microbiology, immunology, urinalysis, and phlebotomy. Recognize medical emergencies and the medical assistant s role regarding the use of first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillation. Recall the medical assistant s role in assisting medical specialists with examination processes and procedures. Identify how to assist in minor surgery preparation and procedures. Recall the anatomy and physiology of the human body including the pathophysiology in each body system. List the principles of pharmacology, pharmacology math, and medication administration. Recognize important medical assisting skills through the use of realistic simulations with interactive software. Apply critical thinking and decision making skills that will assist the medical assistant to become successful on the job. Identify communication and professionalism aspects of patient care. Recognize concepts of didactic learning to realistic practice scenarios through participating in competency challenges. Name the disease processes and disorders of the body systems. Determine the medical assistant s role in the care and treatment of the patient. Recall important medical terminology for each section of study by reviewing the detailed anatomy and physiology animations. 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 Module Quizzes, Section Exams, 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. 2
Course Outline and Grading Criteria SECTIONS AND UNITS HOURS ASSIGNMENT TITLE Section 1: Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting I Unit1: Patient Assessment VMO 1 Quiz Unit 1 Exam POINTS POSSIBLE REQUIRED TO PASS Unit 2: Patient Education Unit 2 Exam Unit : Nutrition and Health Promotion Unit Exam Section 2: Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting II Unit : Infection Control Unit : Vital Signs 12 Unit 6: Assisting with the Primary Physical Examination 8 Section : Emergency Medicine Unit : Emergency Preparedness and Assisting With Medical Emergencies Section : Assisting with Medications Unit 8: Principles of Pharmacology 6 12 VMO 12 Performance Summary VMO 12 Quiz VMO 1 Performance Summary VMO 1 Quiz Unit Exam VMO 1 Performance Summary VMO 1 Quiz VMO 16 Quiz Unit Conversion Quiz Unit Exam VMO 1 Performance Summary VMO 1 Quiz VMO Quiz Unit 6 Exam BLS card Unit Exam Unit 8 Drug Quiz Unit 8 Exam Unit 9: Pharmacology Math 6 Unit 9 Exam Unit : Administering Medications 11. VMO 19 Performance Summary VMO 19 Quiz Blog Submission 1 Unit Exam Progress Exam 1 1. Multiple-Choice 0 Section : Assisting with Medical Specialties I Unit 11: Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 6 Unit 11 Exam Unit 12: Assisting in Dermatology/Integumentary System 6 Unit 12 Exam Unit 1: Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health 6 Unit 1 Exam Section 6: Assisting with Medical Specialties II Unit 1: Assisting in Gastroenterology 6 VMO 20 Quiz Unit 1 Exam Unit 1: Assisting in Endocrinology 6 Unit 1 Exam Unit 16: Assisting in Geriatrics 6 Unit 16 Exam 12 6 1 12 9 20 9 11 9 1
Course Outline and Grading Criteria (continued) POINTS POSSIBLE REQUIRED TO PASS SECTIONS AND UNITS HOURS ASSIGNMENT TITLE Section : Assisting with Medical Specialties III Unit 1: Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction 6 Unit 1 Exam Unit : Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology 6 Unit 19: Assisting in Pediatrics 6 VMO 21 Performance Summary VMO 21 Quiz Unit Exam VMO 22 Performance Summary VMO 22 Quiz Unit 19 Exam Section 8: Assisting with Medical Specialties IV Unit 20: Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine 6 Unit 20 Exam Unit 21: Assisting with Diagnostic Imaging 6 Unit 21 Exam Section 9: Assisting with Medical Specialties V Unit 22: Assisting in Cardiology Unit 22 Exam Unit 2: Principles of Electrocardiography VMO 2 Quiz 6 Unit 2 Exam 0 21 Unit 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 Unit : Assisting in Phlebotomy Unit 26: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood 8 Section 11: Diagnostic Procedures II Unit 2: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory 6 Unit 28: Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology 6 Unit 29: Assisting in the Analysis of Urine 8 VMO 28 Performance Summary VMO 28 Quiz Unit Exam VMO 29 Quiz Unit 26 Exam VMO 0 Performance Summary VMO 0 Quiz Unit 2 Exam VMO 2 Performance Summary VMO 2 Quiz VMO 1 Quiz Unit 28 Exam VMO Quiz VMO 26 Performance Summary VMO 26 Quiz Unit 29 Exam Section 12: Assisting with Surgeries Unit 0: Surgical Supplies and Instruments 9 Unit 0 Exam VMO 2 Quiz 6 VMO Performance Summary Unit 1: Surgical Asepsis and Assisting with Surgical VMO Quiz 6 Procedures Blog Submission Unit 1 Exam 2 19 Final Exam Multiple-Choice 0 1 Total 16 1200 1 26 22 19
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 $-$0. 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 $-$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. 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 6 megabyte (MB) RAM or higher 1, 2 Hard disk Drive Display Operating system Other 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 200 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 200 Server with SP1 or later running Windows Rights Management Services. Connectivity to Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 or later is required for certain advanced functionality in Outlook 200. Instant Search requires Microsoft Windows Desktop Search.0. Dynamic Calendars require server connectivity. Connectivity to Microsoft Windows Server 200 with SP1 or later running Microsoft Windows Share Point Services is required for certain advanced collaboration functionality. Microsoft Office Share Point Server 200 is required for certain advanced functionality. PowerPoint Slide Library requires Office Share Point Server 200. To share data among multiple computers, the host computer must be running Windows Server 200 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). Additional 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