MAP 345 - Clinical Procedures I

Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

1. Identify common procedures performed in the clinic setting 
   1. Perform vision and hearing screening exams with documentation 
   2. Perform pulmonary function testing with documentation
   3. Obtain patient vital signs and measurements with documentation 
2.  Apply concepts of patient preparation for clinic procedures
   1. Assist physician with physical exams
   2. Assist physician with minor surgical procedures 
3. Obtain patient histories and chief complaints with documentation
   1. Report relevant information concisely and accurately
   2. Utilize feedback techniques to obtain patient information including: reflection, restatement, clarification  
4. Identify concepts of medical asepsis 
   1. Perform disinfecting procedures
   2. Perform sterilization of medical instruments
   3. Perform sterile tray set-up
5. Facilitate referrals to community resources in the role of a patient navigator
   1. Develop a current list of community resources related to patients’ healthcare needs
   2. Demonstrate awareness of a patient’s concerns related to patients’ healthcare needs
6. Identify implications for failure to comply with Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines
   1. Describe the infection cycle
   2. List examples of infectious agents
   3. Perform proper hand washing techniques 

7. Apply documentation guidelines when recording information in a patient medical record

   1. Utilize proper use of approved medical abbreviations

   2. Report accurate documentation of medication administration

   3. Utilize proper technique for correcting errors in a medical record

8. Comply with guidelines for professionalism in the healthcare setting

   1. Present professional personal appearance

   2. Respond professionally in high-stress situations