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Master
Course Outline
MEDA 145
Office Emergencies for Medical Assistants
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| Credits: 1 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 10
AA Discipline:
Lecture Hours:10
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Description
Recognize emergencies and distinguish between emergency and non-emergency situations. It gives the student the knowledge and theory for appropriate response to office/clinic emergencies. Includes instruction in emergency response guidelines, documentation and emergency recordkeeping, recognizing victims of abuse and neglect, sudden illness, cardiac emergencies, CPR, psychological issues related to emergency response and burnout. Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Assisting program. Recommended: READ 088 or higher. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Recognize and differentiate between emergency and non-emergency situations in the medical office/clinic
Demonstrate ability to recognize and respond to verbal and non-verbal communication in the healthcare setting
Understand application of first aid and CPR techniques
Apply principles of aseptic technique and Universal Precautions to emergency situations
Discuss awareness of psychological changes that occur during emergencies
Demonstrate ability to perform recordkeeping during emergencies
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Course Topics
Universal precautions
Emergency procedure guidelines
Clinical and legal documentation/charting methods/recordkeeping
Respiratory emergencies
Cardiac emergencies
CPR
Sudden illness
Stress and burnout
Abuse and neglect/reporting requirements
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Syllabi
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Instructor |
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| MEDA 145 |
Spring 2012 |
3978 |
Tami Mitchell |
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| MEDA 145 |
Spring 2012 |
6406 |
Tami Mitchell |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Year
Two** |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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