SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH SERVICES Dowagiac, Michigan COURSE SYLLABUS Fall Semester 2013

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1 SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH SERVICES Dowagiac, Michigan COURSE SYLLABUS Fall Semester 2013 COURSE TITLE: COURSE NO.: MEDA 210 SECTION NO.: 2565 CREDITS/CONTACTS: FINAL EXAM INFORMATION: INSTRUCTOR: Credit Hours:5 Lecture hours/weekly:4 Laboratory hours/weekly:2 Weekly Contact Hours:6 Wed. December 11 th 10:05 a.m.-noon in room 1609 Shelley Todd, M.Ed., BBA, AAS, CMA (AAMA) SMC Office: (269) Office Location: CSB Room 1615 OFFICE HOURS: Monday 12:00 p.m. 3:00p.m. Wednesday 1:50 p.m. 2:50 p.m. Thursday 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Other times available by appointment PREREQUISITE: COURSE DESCRIPTION: DEPARTMENT DEAN: Minimum grade of C in BIOL 110, MATH 101, PSYC 101, HEED 101,HEED 118, SPEE 104. This course presents theoretical material and clinical skills necessary for the medical assistant in the performance of their role. It includes the theory and clinical skills related to: asepsis, vital signs, history and physical assessment, physical therapy and other technical skills needed to assist the physician in the clinical setting. [ Rebecca Jellison, RN, MBA, MSN, HCM rjellison@swmich.edu Office: CSBG 1613 COURSE OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to demonstrate clinical medical assisting knowledge in: 1. Applying principles of aseptic technique and infection control 2. Identification, usage, care, and handling of commonly used instruments 3. Obtaining patient history, vital signs, and height/weight., 4 Preparation of the patient for examinations, procedures, and treatments 5. Recognizing and discussing problem oriented records and SOAP procedures. 6. Preparation and maintenance of

2 certification. examination and treatment areas 7. Maintaining patient records and documenting accurately. 8. Instructing individuals according to their needs utilizing teaching methods of health promotion and disease prevention and properly documenting these patient instructions. 9. Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of bio hazardous materials. 10. Obtaining American Heart CPR TEXTBOOK: REQUIRED: Young & Proctor; KINN S THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT, Elsevier/Saunders; 12 th Edition OPTIONAL: ADDITIONAL REQUIRED RESOURCES: Bring a Laptop to class METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: MEDA 210 may utilize lecture, discussion, the internet, AV materials, selected readings, practical demonstrations, small group work, role playing, interactive problem solving, written assignments, and projects. EVALUATION METHOD: Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate achievement of the course by obtaining a final minimum grade of 73.4% as measured by the instructor-made examinations and class activity critiques. Tests: 40% Final Exam: (with practicum) 10% Clinical Skills Competency 20% Plus Obtain American Heart CPR certification 5% Team Project 10% Individual Project 10% In Class Assignments/Homework 5% 100% GRADING SCALE: The following grading scale will be in effect for this course: A % C % A % C %

3 B % D % B % D % B % D % C % F % To satisfy Core Curriculum requirements, students must earn a grade of C or higher in this class. PROGRESSION POLICY: Progression into the Medical Assistant Program without interruption is determined academically by achieving a minimal grade of "C" Proficiency is a B for the clinical component of this class. ATTENDANCE POLICY: TESTING POLICY: Students are expected to attend all classes and be prompt. College policies related to attendance apply. Kindly schedule any personal appointments on non-class days/times. Any material missed during unattended classes is the responsibility of the student. Students who are absent must contact the instructor. Points missed from missing in class assignments can not be made up unless there is prior approval from the instructor. Students are expected to take ALL tests/quizzes on the day and time that they are scheduled. Make-up tests/quizzes are at the discretion of the instructor and MAY BE approved based upon circumstances. If a make-up is granted it must be made up within 1 week from the missed test/quiz day and must be scheduled prior to the missed day. Any missed tests or quizzes without notice to the instructor will be considered No Show/No Credit. The instructor reserves the right to determine whether a make-up test will be given and the format of the testing method FEEDBACK POLICY: NOTICE: The full-time and adjunct faculty in the School Nursing and Health Services makes every effort to get students feedback as quickly as possible. Our goal is that test scores will be returned within one week. Homework will be returned within one week of the date which it was due. Projects will be returned within two weeks of the date they were due. Faculty will return student telephone calls or s within two business days. Student correspondence via or telephone must be in a professional format. Representative student work will be used as a part of SMC s on-going curriculum assessment program.

4 OTHER COURSE EXPECTATIONS: CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: ACCEPTABLE USE OF PERSONAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: HONESTY POLICY: The student is expected to have read any assigned materials PRIOR to class. Class participation is strongly encouraged. All writing assignments must be neatly printed or typed according to APA format. The grade of late assignments will be reduced 5% for every day the assignment is late. Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class; students are prohibited from engaging in any form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result, minimally, in a request to leave class. All phones, ipods, Blackberries, Palm Pilots, pagers, laptops and other technological devices including devices capable of taking photographs must be turned off or placed on vibrate mode and may not be brought out during class. If you are expecting or receiving an urgent call, you are required to leave the classroom before answering. Violation of this policy will result in your removal from the classroom for the class period. Multiple violations of this policy will be referred to the appropriate dean for disciplinary action. Further details or ramifications of violations may be found elsewhere in this syllabus. The instructor has the right to modify this policy to meet the needs of the course. Cheating or plagiarizing will absolutely not be tolerated at Southwestern Michigan College. Any student found cheating or plagiarizing material in any manner may be assigned a failing semester/session grade in this course. A second such incident while at SMC could result in suspension or expulsion from the institution. A student found in violation of this section of the syllabus will not be allowed to drop this course. Additional detail regarding cheating and/or plagiarism may be found elsewhere in this syllabus. For more detailed information consult the SMC Code of Student Conduct. NOTICE: Information in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. The instructor, however, reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Southwestern Michigan College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques. COURSE OUTLINE Introduction to Medical Assisting Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting Assisting with Medical Specialties Assisting with Surgeries COURSE ASSIGNMENTS Students are required to obtain CPR certification. The cost for the certification course is $ If you would like to purchase a book the cost is an additional $15.00 dollars. The money for the course must be turned in to Christine Smith, Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing and Human Services before the day of the CPR training which is Wednesday, October 9 & Thursday, October 10. If you have already completed the American Heart CPR certification your instructor will need a copy of your current certification card. Team Project: Work with a team of four people to complete the following procedures. Each person must watch the person completing the procedure and then provide him/her with constructive feedback for improving his or her techniques. Making sure that all items needed have been assembled and proper procedures have been followed. Each person must take at least one turn at completing each of the procedures. This is a minimum requirement.

5 The student must perform the procedure until competency is attained. A student cannot be allowed to perform a procedure in an internship or workplace until competency is attained. The student will be given two attempts to perform at competency level if time permits during the course. Each skill is assigned point-values, which includes critical steps and essential steps. There will be a point-deduction penalty for students who must repeat or who did not attend class for their assigned evaluation time. Therefore attendance in all skills lab procedural class is a must. The page numbers for this assignment may change due to the update of the textbook. Procedure: Signature Signature Signature Chapter 5: Chapter 5-1Kinn spage 56. Recognize and Respond to Verbal Communications Chapter 5: Procedure 5-2 Kinn s Page 57.Recognize ad Respond to Nonverbal Communication Chapter 7: Perform Within the Scope of Practice Kinn s Page 102. Chapter 7: Practice Within the Standard of Care for a Medical Assistant Page 105. Chapter 7: Procedure 7-3 Incorporate the Patients Bill of Rights into Personal Practice and Medical Office Policies and Procedures Page 107 Kinn s The following website may provide you with an Office Policy Chapter 7: Procedure 7-4 Page 111 Complete an Incident Report. Below is a website that may help in this process. Chapter 7: Procedure 7-6 Page 116. Report Illegal and or Unsafe Behaviors. Chapter 27:Aseptic Technique and Infection Control: Train in and Practice Standard Precautions: Use Standard A Precautions to Remove Contaminated Gloves and Discard Bio hazardous Materials Procedure 27-1 page 502 Kinn s The Medical Assistant Chapter 27:Train in and Practice Standard Precautions: Perform Medical Aseptic Hand Washing Procedure 27-4 page Kinn s The Medical Assistant Chapter 27:Train in and Practice Standard Precautions: Use Standard Precautions for Sanitizing Instruments and Discarding Biohazardous Material Procedure 27-5 page 509 Kinn s The Medical Assistant Chapter 28: Patient Assessment: Obtain and Record a Patient History Procedure 28-1 page 517 Kinn s The Medical Assistant Chapter 29: Completely document the initial

6 education intervention located on page 545 Kinn s The Medical Assistant Under the Critical Thinking Application 29-3 (Patient Education Chapter) Chapter 30:Teach the Patient to Read Food Labels Procedure 30-1 Page 570 Kinn s The Medical Assistant Chapter 31:Obtain Vital Signs: Obtain an Oral Temperature Using a Digital Thermometer Procedure 31-1 page 581 Kinn s The Medical Assistant Chapter 31Obtain Vital Signs: Obtain an Aural Temperature Using the Tympanic Thermometer. Procedure 31-2 page 583 Kinn s The Medical Assistant Chapter 31Obtain Vital Signs: Obtain an Axillary Temperature. Procedure 31-4 page 585 Kinn s The Medical Assistant Chapter 31Obtain Vital Signs: Asses the Patient s Radial Pulse. Procedure 31-6 Page 589 Kinn s The Medical Assistant Chapter 31Obtain Vital Signs: Determine the Respiratory Rate: Procedure 31-7 Page 591 Kinn s The Medical Assistant Chapter 31Obtain Vital Signs: Determine a Patient s Blood Pressure Procedure 31-8 Page Kinn s The Medical Assistant Chapter 31Obtain Vital Signs: Measure a Patient s Weight and Height Procedure 31-9 Page Kinn s The Medical Assistant Chapter 32:Prepare and maintain the examination and treatment area Best to utilize online student resources Access the student resource for Kinn s The Medical Assistant visit practice the following clinical skills until you can complete it perfectly. Clinical Skills Assisting with a Physical Examination Procedure 32-1 page 607 Kinn s The Medical Assistant Chapter 32: Prepare the Patient for and Assist

7 with Routine and Specialty Examinations: The Fowler s and Semi-Fowler s Positions Page 612 The Horizontal Recumbent and Dorsal Recumbent Positions Page 613 The Lithotomy Position Page 615 The Sims Position Page 616 The Prone Position Page 617 The Knee-Chest Position Page 618 Chapter 32:Prepare the Patient for and Assist with Routine and Specialty Examinations: Access the student resource for Kinn s The Medical Assistant visit practice each of the following clinical skills until you can complete them perfectly. Clinical Skills Assisting with a Gynecologic Exam Teaching Breast Self-Examination (BSE) Taking Pediatric Measurements and Plotting on a Growth Chart Measuring Visual Acuity The Physical Examination Page 623 procedure 32-8 Individual Project 1. Choose a chapter from Kinn s The Medical Assistant Unit Eight or Unit Ten. Chapter choices are on a first come first serve basis. 2. Choose one of the following: a. Write a summary of the chapter in your own words * (of no more than three typed, doublespaced pages). Write this summary as if you were describing the chapter to a classmate. In your summary be sure to answer at least 8 of the following questions. Summary is due the day of your presentation. b. Draw a comic book. Describe the chapter. In your comic book be sure to answer at least 4 of the following questions. The comic book is due the day of your presentation. c. Write a story Describe the chapter. In your story be sure to answer at least 8 of the following questions. The story is due the day of your presentation. d. Write a song. Describe the chapter. In your song be sure to cover at least 4 of the following questions. The song is due the day of your presentation What is the basic anatomy and physiology of the specialty? What does a medical assistant need to learn about his specialty to answer patient s questions? What diagnostic and treatment procedures are utilized for this specialty? What is the Medical Assistant s role in this specialty? What clinical skills are required of a medical assistant in this specialty practice? What common diseases should a medical assistant working in this field be able to discuss and explain? What continuing education is required for a medical assistant in this specialty?

8 What are the primary responsibilities of a medical assistant in this specialty practice? What health maintenance or disease prevention information should the medical assistant know to present to patients in this specialty? What are the patient procedures for this specialty? How would a medical assistant in this specialty assist the physician? What disorders are involved in this specialty? 3. Present your project to the class in a 5-10 minute presentation. Have at least one visual aid (PowerPoint, Poster, handout, demonstration, etc.) *If you paraphrase or take direct quotes from the textbook this information must be referenced in APA format, if it is not it is considered plagiarism. Sign up sheet for chapters will be available the first day of class. Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures Individual Project Grading Rubric Name Chapter Title: Written Summary 1. Application of medical assisting principles and skills from book /20 (e.g., relevance and clarity of applications) 2 Written summary (purpose, what you learned) /30 Overall Project 2. Project quality: overall effort, comprehensiveness, /5 originality, creativity 4. Usefulness of application for paper and presentation /5 (including clear purpose, audience) Presentation Rubric 5. Criteria Not Done Poor Fair Acceptable Good Excellent Quality of content Logical sequence of presentation Delivery of verbal presentation Appropriate use of media Total Points in each column 6. Grade adjustment (late paper, late presentation, plagiarism etc.)

9 TOTAL POINTS /100 In Class Assignments/Homework In class assignments are assignments that take place during class time; they may include discussions, small group work, role playing, problem solving, and in class projects, etc. This work may not be made up. If you are not in class you will not receive the points for the in class assignments for that day. Homework may be assigned for students to review concepts covered. Even if specific homework is not assigned students should be reviewing course material daily. Resume Assignment - Prepare an Effective Resume will be discussed in chapter 58. Follow procedure 58-2 for this assignment. This assignment is due week 6. Clinical Skills Competency Medical Assisting Competency Challenge Skills Assessment 20% To practice for this Medical Assisting Clinical Skills Competency Assessment: Access the student resource for Kinn s The Medical Assistant visit practice each of the following clinical skills until you can complete them perfectly. To pass this clinical you must score a minimum of a B Clinical Skills Assisting with a Physical Examination Assisting with a Gynecologic Exam Teaching Breast Self-Examination (BSE) Taking Pediatric Measurements and Plotting on a Growth Chart Measuring Visual Acuity The student must perform the procedure until competency is attained. A student cannot be allowed to perform a procedure in an internship or workplace until competency is attained. The student will be given one attempt to perform at competency level, if time permits during the course a second attempt may be scheduled. Each skill is assigned point-values, which includes critical steps and essential steps. There will be a point-deduction penalty for students who must repeat or who did not attend class for their assigned evaluation time. Therefore attendance in all skills lab procedural class is a must. You will be provided with a situation which will the skills utilized in the assessments learned above. The last day to complete this assessment will be 12/06/2013. Procedure 32-4, 32-8, 37-1, 41-3, 42-3, 42-2 Sheets may be used as rubrics for this assignment. Competency level is at least a B on these clinical skills so Practice, Practice, Practice Fall 2013 Course Schedule This Schedule is subject to change Week 1 First day of class Introductions, Syllabus, and Course Outline

10 Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3 Week 2 Chapters 4 and 5 Week 3 Test 1:Chapters 1-5 Discuss Chapter 58 Week 4 Chapter 6 & 7 Week 5 Test 2: Chapters 6 & 7 Chapter 27 Week 6 Oct 9 and/ or 10th CPR Training Wear Loose comfortable clothing Resume Due Week 7 Chapters 28, 29, & 30 Week 8 Test Chapters 3: 27,28, 29 and 30 Chapter 31 Week 9 Chapters 32, , 42, & 48 Week 10 Test 4: Chapters 31, 32, 36, 41, 42, and 48 Week 11 Chapters 56 and 57 Week 12 Test 5:Chapters 56 and 57 Week 13 week of 11/27 Lab Practicum Week 14 week of 12/04 Lab Practicum Week 15 Final Exam - Wed. December 11 th 10:05 a.m.-noon in room 1609 It is to the discretion of the Instructor to make any changes to this schedule as necessary. Notifications of any changes will be made in class as needed.