This course covers fundamental skills which focus on the clinical techniques and competencies (psychomotor & affective) involved in safe, efficient and quality exam room patient care and provider support. Special emphasis will be placed on the principles and skills of medical and surgical asepsis, infection control and safety in all exam room practices; preventative procedures, common diagnostic testing and related pathology, use of currently accepted techniques for and equipment in medication administration (excluding IV administration), patient care and interaction, and accurate documentation. This course provides a basis for critical thinking skills in the ambulatory setting. Required: Student Petition. 01/08/2020-03/18/2020 Laboratory Wednesday 09:00AM - 11:50AM, Harmony East Building, Room H350
This course covers fundamental skills which focus on the clinical techniques and competencies (psychomotor & affective) involved in safe, efficient and quality exam room patient care and provider support. Special emphasis will be placed on the principles and skills of medical and surgical asepsis, infection control and safety in all exam room practices; preventative procedures, common diagnostic testing and related pathology, use of currently accepted techniques for and equipment in medication administration (excluding IV administration), patient care and interaction, and accurate documentation. This course provides a basis for critical thinking skills in the ambulatory setting. Required: Student Petition. 01/07/2020-03/17/2020 Laboratory Tuesday 09:00AM - 11:50AM, Harmony East Building, Room H350
This course covers fundamental theories of clinical practice and cognitive competencies involved in safe, efficient and quality exam room patient care and provider support. Special emphasis will be placed on the principles and skills of medical and surgical asepsis, infection control and safety in all exam room practices; preventative procedures, common diagnostic testing and related pathology, use of currently accepted techniques for and equipment in medication administration (excluding IV administration), patient care and interaction, and accurate documentation. This course provides a basis for critical thinking skills in the ambulatory setting. Required: Student Petition. 01/06/2020-03/17/2020 Lecture Monday, Tuesday 09:00AM - 11:20AM, Harmony East Building, Room H310
Introduces the medical assistant student to the foundational concepts and principles of pharmacology; including the classifications of common medications including: indications for use, desired effect, side effect, adverse effects, and patient education. Related pathophysiology will be discussed. Required: Student Petition. 01/06/2020-03/17/2020 Lecture Monday, Tuesday 12:30PM - 02:20PM, Harmony East Building, Room H310
This course provides the foundational principles required for understanding medical terms used to communicate effectively within the healthcare field. This includes word meaning and discerning the difference between look-alike and sound-alike words through correct spelling and pronunciation. Students will develop the ability to read and comprehend the content of medical records and reports. Through the review of body systems this course includes introductions to disease processes, basic anatomy and physiology and associated terminology. This course is required prerequisite for Medical Assistant and Clinical Laboratory Assistant students. 12/03/2019-03/12/2020 Lecture Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedCanby High School, Room CLSRM