Procedures in a Clinical Setting Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Course

MDCA-1317-001 Procedures in a Clinical Setting

Prerequisites

Course Description

Emphasis on patient assessment, examination, and treatment as directed by physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, office clinical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for health care settings.

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Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

 

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Supplies

Laptop Computer and reliable internet access

Stethoscope

Blood pressure cuff

Watch with a secondhand

Note taking materials

 

Student Performance

Instructional content in the Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures course will focus on clinical procedures utilized within the medical office. 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. Due to health care industry standards, exemplary attendance is mandatory. All content standard 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.

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

Work Ethics

Amarillo College and the Clinical Medical Assistant Program are committed to developing knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors in students so that they can obtain entry-level employment and advance in their chosen profession.

Students are expected to present themselves in a professional manor while in the classroom or anytime they are representing the CMA Program or Amarillo College.

Grading Criteria

No grades will be rounded in this course

 

Grade of 90 to 100 is “A”

Grade of 80 to 89.9 is “B”

Grade of 70 to 79.9 is “C”

Grade 69.9 and below is “F”

A final grade below "C" is considered failing and the course will need to be repeated for the student to successfully complete the program

Final grade is calculated as follows

Attendance/Participation    10%

Assignments      20%

Competencies        20%

Chapter Exams            30%

Final Exam              20%

If a grade of 70 or below is earned on any Exam the student must attend 1 hour of tutoring prior to being able to take subsequent exams.

 

 

 

Attendance

The material covered during class time is often interactive and includes hands-on practice therefor without regular attendance the student will not be able to master the content. This will directly affect the student's ability to become a successful CMA.

Attendance will account for 10% of the final grade and will be assessed not just by showing up, but by being prepared for and participating in class.

Every class day is worth 100 points, 20 points will be deduced lor lack of punctuality up to the first 25 minutes, if the student is more than 25 minutes late they will receive a “0” for that day.

 

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Additional Information

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