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Practicum - Medical/Clinical Assistant Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Kendra Hubbard (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

kdhubbard@actx.edu

Phone

<p>(806) 354-6098 Office</p> <p>(806) 576-7795 Cell</p>

Office Location

West Campus Allied Health 164

Office Hours

Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm

If I am not in my office I may be in class on the Amarillo or Hereford Campus

You may call and make an appointment with me  806-576-7795

 

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

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Course

MDCA-1164-001 Practicum - Medical/Clinical Assistant

Prerequisites

Course Description

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

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Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(1 sem hr; 7 practicum)

Class Type

Clinical

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Kinn’s  The Medical Assistant  Twelfth Edition

Supplies

Two Pair of approved gray scrubs with Amarillo College patch

Clean approved shoes

Stethoscope

Watch with second hand

Note pad

Clinical packet printed from Blackboard

 

Student Performance

Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures                                                                                                            

The nature of the CMA clinical is such that students are involved in the direct delivery of patient care. The primary purpose of any course is to provide education for the students. However, when direct patient care is involved in the learning experience, the safety and well-being of patients are also of absolute concern.

 

If, in the instructor’s professional judgment, a student is unable to provide care to patients, and if this deficit is such that it cannot be remedied in the given clinical time, the student will be removed from the clinical setting, will receive an unsatisfactory grade and will not be permitted to take the National Exam.

Instructional content in the Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures course will focus on clinical procedures utilized within the medical offices.  Major components will include emergency medical care, the physical exam, basic pharmacology, and administration of medication.  Students will focus upon employability strategies and career development necessary for successful employment.  Students will participate in a work-based clinical externship within a medical office or equivalent health care facility.  Due to health care industry standards, exemplary attendance is mandatory.  All content standards and objectives must be mastered before students are eligible to attain established credentials and/or industry validation.  Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts.  Teachers will provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to the study of medical assisting.  

Clinical Internship

Student will participate in the clinical internship.

Learning Objectives:

Apply the theory, concepts and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

Student will demonstrate a working knowledge of internship eligibility requirements, conform to professional standards for health care workers, comply with required health regulations including proof of CPR and immunization status. They will wear proper clinical attire, report to clinical site on time and ready to work.

 

If the student is at the clinical site not in complete clean uniform including proper shoes and Amarillo College name tag, first offense the student will be sent home and not receive credit for that clinical day, Second offense the student will receive a failing grade or given the opportunity to withdraw form the course.

The student will notify the clinical site and the instructor when absent or late. conform to policies regarding performance of skills and scope of responsibility/practice, correctly and safely perform entry-level procedures under supervision of an instructor or clinical site preceptor. request assistance or clarification as needed. organize and effectively manage time, accurately and efficiently complete documentation required for clinical internship, participate in clinical internship evaluation process


 

 

Student performance grade will be based in part, on evaluations from the clinical sites


 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students will conduct themselves in a professional manor at all times while at the clinical site.

The student must be on time to the site and not miss any days.

If there are circumstances beyond your control you must contact your clinical site supervisor and ME

The hours you miss must be made up! This can cause you to get an incomplete in the course and cause you to set your schedule of classes behind.

If a student is not in complete and clean CMA uniform while at the clinical site he/she will be sent home and no credit will be given for that day.

If there is a second occurrence for no being in a complete and clean CMA uniform while at the clinical site the student will be not be allowed to complete the practicum and have to repeat the course the following year.

While at the clinical site the student will refrain from becoming involved in any gossip or discussions of personal life.

If for any reason you are reprimanded at the clinical site you will have to meet with me to find a solution.

Remember this is a privilege to be allowed this training in working facilities. 

You are a guest and must remember to act like one.

Put your best foot forward and leave a good impression.

Grading Criteria

No grades will be rounded

No grades will be dropped

Grade of 90 to 100 is “A”

Grade of 80 to 89.9 is “B”

Grade of 70 to 79.9 is “C”

Grade of 60 to 69.9 id “D”

Grade of 59.9 and below is “F”

A grade of “D” is not considered as passing in this course and the course must be repeated to complete the program.

 

Grades are weighted as follows:

Community Service  20%

Exams  15%

Clinical Evaluations 65%

 

 

Attendance

Students must be ON TIME to clinical, and must return from scheduled breaks at the designated time. Tardiness or being absent from the clinical site may be grounds for failure of the course.

The instructor and the proctor at the clinical site has the right at any time to ask you to leave class or clinical; if the occurs you will be counted as ABSENT for the day.

You are required to obtain 160 hrs of practicum experience for this course.

To meet this requirement you must attend all practicum site days without being late.

Saturday 2/27/2016 clinical experience from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM  Attendance is mandatory!

  • More information on this experience will be provided through blackboard

 

Calendar

02/01/2016

       Students will meet with Kim Boyd or go to assigned site. 

          Students must attend clinical in uniform, complete with Amarillo College and Allied Health patch, name tag, watch with second hand and stethoscope.  

           

       Review syllabus, take syllabus quiz

This is to be done online. If you have questions email/text or call me

       Review Chapter 58

                Career Development and Life Skills

                              Learning Objectives:

  1. Define, spell, and pronounce the terms listed in the vocabulary.
  2. Discuss the reasons job search training is important to a medical assistant.
  3. List three expectations employers have of employees.
  4. Understand the three types of employee skill strengths.
  5. Explain the two best job search methods.
  6. Describe some of the errors that should be avoided on a resumé.
  7. Organize a job search.
  8. Explain the importance of having demographic information about former jobs before appearing for an interview.
  9. Prepare a resume.
  10. Complete a job application.

 

Lesson 58.2: The Interview Process and Starting a New Job

  1. List the four phases of the interview process.
  2. List and discuss legal and illegal interview questions.
  3. Interview for a job.
  4. Explain why a performance appraisal rating is usually not perfect.
  5. Understand the importance of maintaining liability coverage once employed in the industry.
  6. List some common early mistakes of which a new employee should be aware.
  7. Discuss the importance of the probationary period for a new employee.
  8. Negotiate a salary.


National Standards Covered

Competencies

ABHES

  • Comprehend the current employment outlook for the medical assistant (1.a)                
  • Compare and contrast the allied health professions and understand their relation to medical assisting (1.b)      
  • Have knowledge of the general responsibilities of the medical assistant (1.d)  
  • [Graduates] are attentive, listen, and learn (8.aa)         
  • Receive, organize, prioritize, and transmit information expediently (8.hh)
  • Perform the essential requirements for employment, such as resumé writing, effective interviewing, dressing professionally and following up appropriately (11.a) 
  • Demonstrate professionalism by:
    • Exhibiting dependability, punctuality, and a positive work ethic (11.b.1)
    • Exhibiting a positive attitude and a sense of responsibility (11.b.2)           
    • Maintaining confidentiality at all times (11.b.3)
    • Being cognizant of ethical boundaries (11.b.4)     
    • Exhibiting initiative (11.b.5)          
    • Adapting to change (11.b.6)        
    • Expressing a responsible attitude (11.b.7)
    • Being courteous and diplomatic (11.b.8)  
  • Conducting work within the scope of education, training, and ability (11.b.9)

               

     02/02/2016

       Clinical sites as assigned by Kim Boyd

2/3/2016

Clinical sites as assigned by Kim Boyd

2/4/2016

Clinical sites as assigned by Kendra Hubbard.

  • You will receive your assignments through blackboard. You will have instructions as to who to report to, report time and location. You are expected to ask me questions prior to report date and time.

2/27/2016 Saturday

  • This is a mandatory attendance  date 10:30 AM –  1:30 PM

2/29/2016 – 3/3/2016

  • Return to assigned clinical sites

3/7/2016 – 3/10/2016

  •  Students will be involved in clinical training activities directed by the instructor until the student has reached 160 hrs of clinical time. 
  • It is your responsibility to keep track of your clinical hours.
  • Clinical hours must be completed no later than 03-11-2016 or the student will receive an incomplete for this course.

 

Exam over chapter 58 opens 03/06/2016 7 am closes 03/09/2016 at 1159 pm

 

 

 

Additional Information

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Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM