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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
HTEC D101B
Course Title (CB02)
Skill Building in Basic Patient Care
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
This course covers the development of speed and accuracy in skills learned in the basic patient care course; skills include proper hand washing, vital signs, examination room, patient preparation, and various procedures in the medical office.
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 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.

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
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Not transferable

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
1.0
Maximum Credit Units
1.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours0.00.0
Laboratory Hours3.00.0

Course Student Hours

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

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

HTEC D090G

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Laboratory and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Laboratory problem solving performed in class

Quiz review performed in class

Laboratory extended projects

Laboratory quizzes that evaluate the weekly exercises

Laboratory experience which involves students in formal exercises

Assignments

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  1. Reading:
    1. Required readings from the required laboratory text, student study guide and supplemental sources
    2. Assignments from laboratory text and supplemental sources in preparation for analysis
  2. Writing: Documentation of vital logs, chief complaints.
  3. Perform laboratory procedures as outlined in the student study guide
    1. Assignments from student laboratory manual including key terminology assessment, evaluation of performance, clinical thinking, and crossword puzzles
    2. Complete laboratory worksheets that include observations, results and critical analysis

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Class Activity-Discussions and oral question and answer sessions that test comprehension of required readings from the laboratory texts and supplemental materials
  2. Written Assignments-Demonstration of Critical thinking by discussion of laboratory case studies to track students understanding of the material.
  3. Quizzes-Objective/subjective quizzes that test comprehension laboratory course material on a routine basis and help identify areas that may need extra attention
  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 Practical Examination-Requires students to demonstrate abilities to summarize, integrate, and analyze concepts that have been introduced and studied throughout the laboratory course

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials:Ìý
  • Professional uniform, watch with a second hand
Essential College Facilities:
  • Medial office supplies, examination tables, visual acuity charts, clock with second hand

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

  • Demonstrate level of proficiency of proper application of OSHA standards
  • Demonstrate level of proficiency of proper hand washing technique
  • Demonstrate level of proficiency of proper procedure for measuring temperature, respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure
  • Demonstrate level of proficiency of proper procedure for measuring height and weight
  • Demonstrate level of proficiency of proper placement and draping of patient for various exams
  • Demonstrate level of proficiency of measurement of basic eye and ear functioning

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate vital signs and various procedures performed in the medical office.

Outline

  1. Demonstrate level of proficiency of proper application of OSHA standards
    1. Utilizes and maintains equipment
    2. Expresses willingness to monitor and maintain OSHA standards in the clinical setting
    3. Identifies and reports to supervisors when OSHA standards are not being maintained
  2. Demonstrate level of proficiency of proper hand washing technique
    1. Explains importance of timing for prevention of spreading disease
    2. Describes underlying principles for each step of hand washing procedure
    3. Evaluates/critiques classmates' hand washing technique
  3. Demonstrate level of proficiency of proper procedure for measuring temperature, respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure
    1. Describes underlying principles for each step in the procedure
    2. Converts from Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa
    3. Counts a pulse for one minute accurately
    4. Converts 15 second respiration count to one minute respiration rate
    5. Measures blood pressure accurately
    6. Describes care and maintenance of equipment
  4. Demonstrate level of proficiency of proper procedure for measuring height and weight
    1. Describe the purpose of measuring height and weight.
    2. Describe accurate rate by interpreting calibration markings.
  5. Demonstrate level of proficiency of proper placement and draping of patient for various exams
    1. Identifies positions utilized for specific exams
      1. Horizontal recumbent
      2. Dorsal recumbent
      3. Dorsal lithotomy
      4. Prone
      5. Knee-chest
      6. Sims
    2. Describes potential complications associated with maintenance and privacy for each position
  6. Demonstrate level of proficiency of measurement of basic eye and ear functioning
    1. Describes appropriate settings for measurement
      1. Visual acuity
      2. Assessment of color vision
      3. Hearing
    2. Discuss care and maintenance of equipment
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