MAST1030 Clinical Procedures I

This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of medical assisting in all types of ambulatory care settings. These fundamentals include: obtain and record a patient history, obtain vital signs, appropriate documentation, prepare for and assist with patient examinations, perform sterilization techniques and assist with procedures and minor office surgeries. The student will also follow medical and surgical asepsis and microbial control.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Admission into the Medical Assistant Program

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Prepare examination and treatment areas
Coordinate maintenance of the examination and treatment areas
Complete patient's medical history
Measure accurate vital signs, heights and weights on adults
Measure accurate length, heights, weights, head and chest circumference on children
Set up for physical examination procedures
Assist with the physical examination procedures
Describe sensory system exam and procedures
Perform within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice
Demonstrate accurate medical documentation
Explain methods of disease prevention
Explain methods of health promotion
Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills
Identify expected physiologic changes that occur as part of the aging process
Describe prevention techniques for complications arising from age related disorders
Explain the importance of communication with older adults
Implement rehabilitation medicine in an ambulatory setting
Demonstrate pediatric care in an ambulatory setting

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities.  If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process. 
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544

Campus

Eden Prairie Campus:  952-995-1300

Credit Details

lecture:

1

lab:

3