MA 180 - Medical Office Clinical Procedures

Credits: 4
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Lab Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to all clinical aspects of working in an ambulatory care setting. The following is a short list of what students will learn in this course: examination techniques (including vital signs), medication administration, minor surgery procedures, sterilization procedures, how to perform medical tests, first aid, maintenance of equipment and special dietary needs. Students will spend an additional three hours per week in a lab setting. Note: Students must begin MA 196 within six months of completing MA 175 and MA 180.

Prerequisites: HIT 104 with a minimum grade of 2.0. MA 140 with a minimum grade of 2.0. CIS 120 with a minimum grade of 2.0. MATH 045 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or overall high school GPA of 1.8 or higher, a minimum score of 16 ACT Math, 22 SAT Math, 60 CPT Math, or 220 NGA Quantitative Reasoning Algebra and Statistics. ENG 050 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or overall high school GPA of 1.8 or higher, or a minimum score of 15 ACT English, 22 SAT Writing and Language, 51 CPT Sentence Skills or 237 NGA Writing. COLLS 050 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or overall high school GPA of 1.8 or higher, or a minimum score of 15 ACT English, 22 SAT Writing and Language, 57 CPT Sentence Skills or 237 NGA Writing.
Corequisites: HIT 114 if not taken previously. MA 155 if not taken previously. MA 175.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Course Competencies

Demonstrate the technique for obtaining body measurements.
Apply the theories of sterile techniques.
Demonstrate use of instruments.
Demonstrate methods of infection control and safety.
Administer medications (all routes).
Demonstrate maintenance of equipment in the clinical area.
Ensure documentation of all patient encounters.
Identify special dietary needs.
Simulate various medical tests, e.g. ECG’s, pulmonary function test.
Identify the rules of medication administration.
Apply First Aid procedures.
Select proper sites for medication administration.
Incorporate critical thinking skills when interacting with patients.
Apply effective communication skills.
Calculate proper dosages for medication administration.
Support patients and providers before, during and after treatment.
Perform compliance reporting.