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Dakota College at Bottineau
Course Syllabus
Clinical Procedures – AH136
Credits:
3
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
AH 136 – Clinical Procedures
Course Description:
This course has been 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:
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AH 134 – Medical Disorders
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AH 171 – Medical Terminology
Course Objectives:
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Identify the role, including legal and ethical aspects of the Medical Assistant in the health
care setting.
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State the boards of nursing rules and regulations relating to unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP).
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Illustrate and apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
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Describe and demonstrate basic collections of specimens.
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Demonstrate the ability to obtain patient history, height and weight, and vital signs.
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Demonstrate proper documentation of patient information in the patient’s medical record
using the SOAP format.
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List the basics of the patient examination, prepare patients for examinations, and
demonstrate knowledge of assisting with various patient procedures.
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Demonstrate preparation and administration of medications.
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Describe patient emergencies and appropriate interventions
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State appropriate protocols and patient care coordination information with other health
care providers.
Instructor:
Kim D McDaniel MSN, RN
Office:
Online
Office Hours:
Online
Phone:
Call or text 480-‐216-‐9652
Email:
Use the course email. The instructor checks course email at least once a day Monday through
Friday, excluding holidays. A response can be expected within 24 hours, except on weekends. The
instructor will respond to weekend emails on Mondays.
Lecture/Lab Schedule:
The chapters need to be completed in the order they are listed in the syllabus.
All assignments/discussions should be completed for that chapter prior to the end of the week that
they are assigned. Any assignments you need to complete will be clearly listed on the home page
under the specified week. If no assignments are listed, no assignments are due. The majority of the
assignments will be in the form of discussions on the discussion board. All exams need to be taken in
order and are timed.