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MEDC 1259: Clinical Procedures
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Medical Office Assistant 15/16
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
In this course, students learn to collaborate with the medical team to apply and implement “Chronic Disease Management” protocols. Students learn medical asepsis, sterilization techniques and the importance of preventing cross-contamination in healthcare environments. Students take and and document vital signs, collect specimens, test visual acuity, and prepare the required equipment for specialty examinations and minor surgical procedures.
This course is part of the full-time Medical Office Assistant Program.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Assist physicians with clinical procedures within the role of the Medical Office Assistant
- Collaborate with the medical team to implement "Chronic Disease Management" protocols
- Interpret and apply WHMIS standards
- Complete documentation for tests, procedures, required forms and medical requisitions
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, lab, demonstations and group work
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Infection Control and Prevention |
|
Lab Work |
25 |
5 lab competency assignments at 5% each |
|
Project |
20 |
Disease paper and presentation (group) |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
WHMIS |
|
Exam |
25 |
Final exam |
|
Participation |
5 |
|
Course topics
- Medical records and charting
- Medical asepsis and hand washing technique
- Sanitization, sterilization and disinfection
- WHMIS Standards
- Vital sign assessment
- Physical exam
- Urinalysis
- Gynecological exam and prenatal care
- Minor office surgery
- Medical Office Documentation
Learning resources
clinical equipment: BP cuffs, thermometers, Snellen charts, Chemstix UA strips
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.