AHSC 1330 - Clinical Medical Assistant IIClinical Medical Assistant II

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: PLBT 1300, PLBT 1301, AHSC 1310, AHSC 1320

Course Description:
This program prepares students for the duties of a Clinical Medical Assistant’s (CMA) role in the clinical setting. In CMA 2, the skills are patient-directed since a CMA’s duties include various tasks as taking patients’ medical histories, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for a variety of medical procedures, and assisting the physician with routine office procedures. At the direction of the physician, a CMA can instruct patients about medication and special diets, prepare and administer injections using dosage calculation, authorize drug refills and call prescriptions to a pharmacy. CMAs also draw blood, perform ECGs, prepare patients for X-rays, remove sutures and change dressings using sterile techniques. When the prescribed CMA skills in this class are mastered, a simulation lab is set up in which each student is given a scenario and interacts with a patient (another student) as if the student is already a credentialed CCMA. The instructor and other students watch and give feedback.

This certificate program will assist students in preparing for the National Health Career Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Take an accurate, detailed medical history from the patient.
Assist physician in routine and specialty examinations, treatments and minor office procedures
Complete dosage calculation without use of a calculator. 3. Assist the physician with routine office procedures.
Administer medications via multiple routes, including injections.
Remove sutures.
Authorize prescription refills at the direction of the physician.
Continue to act in a professional manner using learned communication skills.
Use appropriate medical terminology in both the office setting and medical records.
Instruct patients in prophylactic practice.
Assist with catheter care.
Obtain a clean ECG reading.
Wrap or splint basic musculoskeletal injuries.