MEDA 139 Assist with Exam and Administer Medications

4 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, eye and ear procedures.

Prerequisites: MEDA 118 and IFAD 216

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify principles and procedures of medication administration and systems of measurement
Calculate and administer oral and parenteral medications accurately as directed by the physician
List principles of selected physical therapy procedures
Explain principles of radiographic equipment and procedures
Prepare patient for and assist with specialty procedures, treatments, and minor office surgery
Identify, set up, and assist in minor surgical procedures; identify and respond appropriately to patients’ needs
Apply the methods of appropriate patient education
Perform within the scope of training and education
Educate patients in the methods of health promotion and disease prevention
Maintain medical asepsis and sterilization
Correctly use and care for medical surgical equipment and instruments
Administer injections correctly and safely
Use proper terminology and documentation of medications prescribed in the patient chart
Implement medication orders and directives of other healthcare team members

Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40