Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Clinical Procedures – AH 136 16-week Course Credits : 3 Course Prefix/Number/Title : AH 136 – Clinical Procedures Course Description : This course is designed to introduce the student to the duties and responsibilities of Medical Assistants in clinical practice. Course content includes data collection and documentation, legal issues, physical exams, laboratory and other diagnostic studies, treatment modalities, emergencies, vital signs, and infection control. Prerequisites :  AH 134 – Medical Disorders  AH 171 – Medical Terminology Course Objectives :  Identify the role, including legal and ethical aspects of the Medical Assistant in the health care setting.  Illustrate and apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.  Describe and demonstrate basic collection of specimens.  Demonstrate the ability to obtain patient history, height and weight, and vital signs.  Demonstrate proper documentation of patient information in the patient’s medical record.  List the basics of the patient physical assessment, prepare patients for examinations, and demonstrate knowledge of assisting with various patient procedures.  Demonstrate preparation and administration of medications.  Describe patient emergencies and appropriate interventions.  State appropriate protocols and patient care coordination information with other health care providers. Instructor : Joey Clemens Office : Online Office Hours : Online Phone : N/A E-mail : Use the Course Messages tool on the left panel in Blackboard. A response from the instructor can usually be expected within 24 hours. Lecture/Lab Schedule : The chapters must be completed in the order they are listed in the syllabus. All assignments/discussions must be completed prior to 11:59 PM CST on the Sunday of the week in which they are assigned. All exams need to be taken in order and are timed. Textbook(s) :  Comprehensive Medical Assisting, Lindh et al, 6 th ed. (ISBN: 978-1-305-96479-2) - REQUIRED