FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE NON-COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE

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1 Form 2B, Page 1 FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE NON-COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE COURSE NUMBER: MEA 0550 COURSE TITLE: Medical Assisting I PREREQUISITE (S): MEA 0543 COREQUISITE (S): None TOTAL CONTACT HOURS: 320 (For Office Use Only: Vocational Credits 10.5) FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS: STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE ALLOCATION: COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed specifically to orient individuals to the health care delivery system and medical assisting career. The course provides students with skills in communication, legal responsibilities, fundamentals of microbial and aseptic techniques, knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures, basic office examination procedures, and minor treatments. SUGGESTED TEXT(S): Ramutkowski, Barbara, et. al., (2005). Medical Assisting Administrative and Clinical Competencies, Current Edition, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Ramutkowski, Barbara, et. al., (2005). Medical Assisting Administrative and Clinical Competencies, Student Workbook, Current Edition, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Fulcher, Eugenia, et. al. (2003). Pharmacology: Principles & Applications, Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Current Edition IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Fall Term, 1988 (19891) (was MEA 0006) REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE: Fall Term, 2006 (20071) Fall Term 2008 (20091) Outline Review 2007 Fall Term 2013 (20141)-Proposal

2 Form 2B, Page 2 COURSE TOPICS CONTACT HOURS PER TOPIC I. Overview of Course 5 A. Objectives B. Concepts C. Goals II. Communication skills 25 A. Organize and express ideas B. Medical terminology C. Instructing patients on health and wellness D. Role of the MA III. Legal Responsibilities 25 A. Florida Statutes B. Liability C. Principles for preventing liability D. Code of Ethics and the American Association of MA IV. Anatomy and Physiology concepts in Illness and Wellness 75 A. Structural units and anatomical positions of body systems B. Structure, function, related conditions, and diseases C. Terms related to pediatrics, geriatrics, and medical specialties D. Dietary guidelines and special needs (teaching plan) V. Fundamentals of Microbial Control 75 A. Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization B. Sterilization of instruments and supplies C. Sanitize instruments D. Wrap articles for autoclave E. Sterilize articles for autoclave F. Chemically disinfect articles G. Infection control and contamination prevention H. Safe handling of contaminated equipment and supplies I. Sterile fields for dressings and minor surgery J. Surgical prep and hand washing K. Removing sutures L. Disposal of contaminated materials VI Skills Laboratory 115 TOTAL HOURS 320 2

3 PROGRAM TITLE: Medical Assisting Form 2B, Page 3 COURSE TITLE: Medical Assisting I CIP NUMBER: LIST PERFORMANCE STANDARD ADDRESSED: NUMBER(S): TITLES(S): 17.0 Demonstrate communication skills used by medical assistants. The student will be able to: Organize and express ideas in a concise, precise and logical manner Use medical terminology as appropriate for a medical assistant Instruct patients regarding health care and wellness practices Describe the role of the medical assistant Demonstrate knowledge of legal responsibilities for medical assistants. The student will be able to: Provide health care as set forth in Florida Statute for the medical assistant Distinguish between the liability of the physicians and staff members in the medical office Explain the principles for preventing medical liability List the principles in the Codes of Ethics for Medical Assistants as stated by the American Association of Medical Assistants Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and physiology concepts n both illness and wellness states. The student will be able to: Identify and describe the structural units and anatomical positions of body systems in providing patient care Identify and describe body systems including structure, function, related conditions and diseases and their interrelationships Identify and define terms related to pediatrics, geriatrics and medical specialties Create a patient teaching plan which addresses dietary guidelines and special needs Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of microbial control and use aseptic techniques. The student will be able to: Demonstrate competence in sanitation, disinfection and sterilization Sterilize and maintain instruments and supplies Sanitize instruments Wrap articles for autoclave Sterilize articles in autoclave Chemically disinfect articles Practice infection control and contamination prevention Safely handle contaminated equipment and supplies Create and maintain sterile fields for dressings and minor surgery Prepare for minor surgical procedures including surgical hand wash Remove sutures Correctly dispose of contaminated materials. 3

4 Florida State College At Jacksonville Course Learning Outcomes & Assessment NOTE: Use either the Tab key or mouse click to move from field to field. The box will expand to accommodate your entry. Section 1 COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: MEA 0550 COURSE TITLE: Medical Assisting I Section 2 TYPE OF COURSE: (Click on the box to check all that apply) SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS (CC): CONTACT HOURS (NCC): 320 AA Elective AS Required Professional Course College Prep AS Professional Elective AAS Required Professional Course Technical Certificate Other PSAV Apprenticeship General Education: (For General Education courses, you must also complete Section 3 and Section 8) Section 3 (If applicable) INDICATE BELOW THE DISCIPLINE AREA FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: Communications Social & Behavioral Sciences Mathematics Natural Sciences Humanities Section 4 INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES: Reading Speaking Critical Analysis Writing Listening Information Literacy Quantitative Skills Ethical Judgment Scientific Method of Inquiry Working Collaboratively Section 5 STATE GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA Critical Communication Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning Thinking Information Literacy Global Sociocultural Responsibility Section 6 LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate communication skills used 2 by medical assistants Demonstrate knowledge of legal 3 responsibilities for MA s Type of Outcome: Gen. Ed,, Course METHOD OF ASSESSMENT simulated experiences. simulated experiences 4

5 Section 6 LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate an understanding of 4 anatomy and physiology concepts in both illness and wellness states Type of Outcome: Gen. Ed,, Course METHOD OF ASSESSMENT simulated experiences Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of microbial control and use of aseptic technique simulated experiences. Section 7 Name of Person Completing This Form: L. Bodway/M. Ferren Date: 3/17/2013 5