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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
HTEC D090H
Course Title (CB02)
Medical Office Sterile Technique
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
This course covers the local application of heat and cold, medical office instruments, sterilization and disinfection of equipment and instruments, application of sterile gloves, assisting with minor office surgery, and bandaging.
Faculty Requirements
Discipline 1
[Health Care Ancillaries (Medical assisting, hospice worker, home care aide, certified nurse aide, health aide, ward clerk, central service technology, childbirth educator, primary care associate, massage therapy)]
FSA
[FHDA FSA - HEALTH CARE SERVICES]
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is CSU transferable and part of a CTE program. It was developed based on the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistant's Accreditation Standards required for Health Technology training programs. This course belongs on the A.A. degree in Medical Assisting. This course focuses on the application of medical and surgical asepsis.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
1.5
Maximum Credit Units
1.5

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.02.0
Laboratory Hours2.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
12.0
Laboratory
24.0
Total
36.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
24.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

HTEC D101E

Advisory(ies)

HTEC D060A and HTEC D090G

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz review performed in class

Collaborative learning and small group discussions

Homework and Extended projects

Laboratory quizzes that evaluate the weekly laboratory exercises

Laboratory experience which involves students in formal exercises

Assignments

  1. Reading:
    1. Required readings from the text as preparation for class discussion and application of concepts in written analysis
    2. Assignments from text and supplemental sources in preparation for class discussion
  2. Writing documentation of sterile procedures.
  3. Assignments from student study guide including key terminology assessment, evaluation of performance, clinical thinking, and crossword puzzles
  4. Perform laboratory procedures as outlined in the student study guide
  5. Complete worksheets that include observations, results and critical analysis

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Written Assignments-Demonstration of Critical thinking by discussion of case studies present in lecture and lab and reinforced in assigned readings to track student's understanding of the material.
  2. Quizzes-Objective/subjective quizzes that test comprehension of course material on a routine basis and help identify areas that may need extra attention
  3. Objective tests-Written examination designed to demonstrate students understanding of the course material presented in lecture-lab
  4. Lab Activity-Practice and demonstration of techniques in the student laboratory designed to demonstrate critical thinking skills and to problem solve as required in the assignments and experimental investigations
  5. Comprehensive Final Examination-Written test requiring the student to demonstrate their ability to summarize, integrate and critically analyze concepts throughout the course
  6. Comprehensive Practical Examination-Requires students to demonstrate abilities to summarize, integrate, and analyze concepts that have been introduced and studied throughout the course

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Professional uniform
Essential College Facilities:
  • Medical Instruments, Autoclaves, Surgical Instruments

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Bonewit-West, Kathy"Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants"Elsevier Inc.2022, 11th Edition

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Compare and contrast the concepts of medical and surgical asepsis.
  • Differentiate the uses of disinfection and sanitization towards the achievement of surgical asepsis
  • Discuss the purpose of sterilization in the medical office/clinic setting.
  • Analyze the medical assistant's role and responsibilities as it relates to the components of minor surgery surgical procedures
  • Differentiate between a closed and open wound and the healing process
  • Identify the functions bandage application and sterile dressings in the medical office
  • Differentiate between the methods of moist and dry application of heat and cold
  • Demonstrate proper cleaning and wrapping of instruments
  • Apply learned skills to patient education situations
  • Recognize alternative perspectives of the delivery of health care with regard to gender, persons of different cultural backgrounds and those persons with disabilities.

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate the application of sterile gloves, sterilization of instruments that are used in minor surgery.

Outline

  1. Compare and contrast the concepts of medical and surgical asepsis.
    1. Physical examination
    2. Suturing
    3. Dressing changes
  2. Differentiate the uses of disinfection and sanitization towards the achievement of surgical asepsis
    1. Identify materials and equipment which must be sanitized or disinfected such as animate versus inanimate objects
    2. Explain underlying principles of the sanitization and disinfection process
    3. Demonstrate proper procedures for sanitization and disinfection
  3. Discuss the purpose of sterilization in the medical office/clinic setting.
    1. Describe the procedures for autoclaves and dry heat ovens in the workplace
    2. Select materials and equipment appropriate for autoclaving.
    3. Discuss proper loading of equipment in the autoclave
      1. Pouches
      2. Jars
      3. Towels
      4. Gauze pads
      5. Packs
  4. Analyze the medical assistant's role and responsibilities as it relates to the components of minor surgery surgical procedures
    1. Exhibit adequate understanding of surgical asepsis
    2. Explain proper care and handling of surgical instruments, including disposal and repair of instruments
    3. Explain the procedure for applying and removing sterile gloves
    4. Discuss common minor surgical procedures, including colposcopy, sebaceous cyst removal, wound closure, and cryosurgery
    5. Express desire to maintain sterility or report breaks in sterility even in non-monitored situations
  5. Differentiate between a closed and open wound and the healing process
    1. Identify types of closed and open wounds
    2. Describe the phases of healing and identify symptoms of each phase of the process that may indicate poor wound healing
    3. Describe types of wound closure materials that accelerate the healing process
    4. Discuss suturing needles according to their type of point and shape
  6. Identify the functions bandage application and sterile dressings in the medical office
    1. Discuss guidelines that should be observed when applying a bandage
    2. Demonstrate proper use and name of the various bandages turns
  7. Differentiate between the methods of moist and dry application of heat and cold
    1. State reasons for application of heat and cold
    2. Contrast the physiological effects for applying various modalities of heat and cold
    3. Demonstrate the proper procedure for applying various modalities of heat and cold
  8. Demonstrate proper cleaning and wrapping of instruments
    1. Identify the sterilization times for the various types of articles
    2. Describe how the autoclave functions to sterilize articles
      1. Unwrapped articles
      2. Wrapped articles
  9. Apply learned skills to patient education situations
    1. Demonstrate ability to teach patients regarding
      1. Care of wound
      2. Signs and symptoms of infection
      3. Follow-up treatment
      4. When to phone the doctor
    2. Recognize impacts of cultural diversity
  10. Recognize alternative perspectives of the delivery of health care with regard to gender, persons of different cultural backgrounds and those persons with disabilities.
    1. Identify cultural differences
    2. Compare gender differences
    3. Describe various techniques for working with co-workers with disabilities
    4. Compare various techniques for working with patients with disabilities

Lab Topics

  1. Surgical Instruments
  2. Wrapping Instruments
  3. Autoclaving
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