MEDA 139 Assist with Exam and Administer Medications

5 credits

Intermediate clinical skills including infection control, sterilization and disinfection techniques, minor surgery assisting, wound care, administration of injections, safety practices for administering medications, therapeutic modalities, and eye and ear procedures will be taught.

Prerequisites: MEDA 116, MEDA 118, and MATH 87 (or placement into MATH 98 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify principles and procedures of medication and vaccine administration and systems of measurement
Calculate and administer oral and parenteral medications accurately and safely, as directed by the physician
Use proper terminology and documentation of procedures and medications in the patient chart
Prepare patient for and assist with specialty procedures and treatments
Identify, set up, and assist in minor surgical procedures; identify and respond appropriately to patients’ needs
Maintain medical asepsis and sterilization
Correctly use and care for medical surgical equipment and instruments
Perform within the scope of training and education for a medical assistant
Educate patients in the methods of health promotion and disease prevention

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
be prepared to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties.
meet CAAHEP Standards in the areas of cognitive and psychomotor skills
be prepared to pass the CMA (AAMA) exam

Total Hours: 70 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40