MEAS 110 - Introduction to Clinical Practice

1. Identify structural organization of the human body (IC1)
2. Identify body systems (IC2) Body systems must include, but are not limited to, the following: Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Muscular, Nervous, Sensory, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal, and Urinary.
3. Identify: (IC3)
   1. body planes
   2. directional terms
   3. quadrants
   4. body cavities
4. List major organs in each body system (IC4) Body systems must include, but are not limited to, the following: Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Muscular, Nervous, Sensory, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal, and Urinary.
5. Identify the anatomical location of major organs in each body system must include but not limited to, the following: Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Muscular, Nervous, Sensory, Reproductive, Resiratory, Skeletal and Urinary.  (IC5)
6. Identify the structure and function of the human body across the life span (IC6)
7. Identify the normal function of each body system (IC7) Body systems must include, but are not limited to, the following: Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Muscular, Nervous, Sensory, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal, and Urinary.
8. Identify basic principles of first aid. (IC12)
9. Perform first aid procedures for (IP13)
   1. bleeding
   2. diabetic coma or insulin shock
   3. stroke
   4. seizures
   5. environmental emergency
   6. syncope
10. Define basic units of measurement in: (IIC1)
    1. the metric system
    2. the household system
11. Identify abbreviations used in calculating medication dosages (IIC2)
12. Identify major types of infectious agents (IIIC1)
13. Identify the infection cycle including: (IIIC2)
    1. the infectious agent
    2. reservoir
    3. susceptible host
    4. means of transmission
    5. portals of entry
    6. portals of exit
14. Identify the principles of standard precautions (IIIC5)
15. Identify personal protective equipment (PPE)  (IIIC6)
16. Identify the implications for failure to comply with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations in healthcare settings (IIIC7)
17. Participate in bloodborne pathogen training (IIIP1)
18. Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE) (IIIP2)
19. Perform hand washing (IIIP3)
20. Identify dietary nutrients including: (IVC1)
    1. carbohydrates
    2. fat
    3. protein
    4. minerals
    5. electrolytes
    6. vitamins
    7. fiber
    8. water
21. Identify the function of dietary supplements (IVC2)
22. Identify the special dietary needs for: (IVC3)
    1. Weight control
    2. Diabetes
    3. Cardiovascular disease
    4. Hypertension
    5. Cancer
    6. Lactose sensitivity
    7. Gluten-free
    8. Food allergies
    9. Eating disorders
23. Identify the components of a food label. (IVC4)
24. Instruct a patient regarding a dietary change related to a patient’s special dietary needs (IVP1)
25. Identify techniques for coaching a patient related to specific needs (VC6)
26. Identify the following related to body systems: a. medical terms, b. abbreviations. Body systems must include, but are not limited to, the following: Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Muscular, Nervous, Sensory, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal, and Urinary (VC8)
27. Correctly use and pronounce medical terminology in healthcare interactions. (VP2)
28. Identify workplace safeguards. (XIIC1)
29. Identify safety techniques that can be used in responding to accidental exposure to: (XIIC2)
    1. Blood
    2. Other body fluids
    3. Needle sticks
    4. Chemicals
30. Identify fire safety issues in an ambulatory healthcare environment (XIIC3)
31. Identify emergency practices for evacuation of a healthcare setting (XIIC4)
32. Identify the purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in a healthcare setting (XIIC5)
33. Identify processes for disposal of a. biohazardous waste and b. chemicals. (XIIC6)
34. Identify principles of: (XIIC7)
    1. Body mechanics
    2. Ergonomics
35. Identify critical elements of an emergency plan for response to a natural disaster or other emergency (XIIC8)
36. Comply with safety practices: (XIIP1)
37. Demonstrate proper use of: (XIIP2)
    1. Eyewash equipment
    2. Fire extinguishers
38. Use proper body mechanics (XIIP3)
39. Identify the physical manifestations and emotional behaviors on persons involved in an emergency (XIIC9)
40. Evaluate an environment to identify unsafe conditions (XIIP4)

• Professional Ethics
• Medical Law
• Emergency and Safety Practices
• Nutrition Principles
• Infection Control
• Basic Applied Mathematics
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology

 
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