MAST2035 Clinical Procedures II
This course builds on the skills attained in Clinical Procedures I. Critical thinking skills related to medication administration is a course focus. Safe and accurate drug administration utilizing parenteral and non-parental routes are taught as well as other special procedures. For example, successful course completion requires students to achieve 90% or higher on a dosage calculation exam. In addition, the course reviews stress management, pediatric care, geriatric care, rehabilitation, and therapeutic modalities. Emergency preparedness will be covered along with the fundamental of working within the electronic medical record. Service Learning is a part of this course.
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:
Calculate dosage of medications with conversions of measurement
Demonstrate safety when calculating medications
Explore types of diagnostic testing
Demonstrate ability to communicate with patients
Explore methods of patient education
Demonstrate responsibilities during medical office emergencies
Identify several approaches to managing stress in the ambulatory care setting
Demonstrate patient care relating to life threatening illnesses
Identify emergency preparedness training in the ambulatory care setting
Explore Pharmacology
Demonstrate safe medication administration
Identify the Scope of Practice for the medical assistant related to drug administration
Manage preparations surrounding diagnostic testing
Perform routine maintenance of clinical equipment
Create an electronic medical record using training software
Perform aseptic technique
Describe infection control
Identify instruments used in a general physical exam
Identify instruments used 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