MEDA 139 Assist with Exam and Administer Medications

• 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 

• 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