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Sep 20, 2026
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MEAS 238 - Clinical I
PREREQUISITES: MEAS 110 - Introduction to Clinical Practice , HLHS 101 - Medical Terminology , APHY 102 - Anatomy and Physiology II , and MEAS Program Chair approval
PROGRAM: Medical Assisting
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 64
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022
This course provides instruction in the clinical aspects of the ambulatory healthcare setting. Includes vital signs, asepsis, sterilization, and treatment room procedures.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Accurately Measure and record: (IP1)
- blood pressure
- temperature
- pulse
- respirations
- height
- weight (adult)
- oxygen saturation (IP1 i.)
- Provide up-to-date documentation of provider/professional level CPR (IP12)
- Identify the following as practiced within an ambulatory care setting: (IIIC3)
- medical asepsis
- surgical asepsis
- Identify methods of controlling the growth of microorganisms (IIIC4)
- Prepare items for autoclaving (IIIP4)
- Perform sterilization procedures (IIIP5)
- Prepare a sterile field (IIIP6)
- Perform within a sterile field (IIIP7)
- Identify the role of the medical assistant as a patient navigator. (VC10)
- Coach patients regarding: (VP3)
- Office policies
- medical encounters
- Document patient care accurately in the medical record (XP3)
- Demonstrate tactfulness (A7)
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Perform Hand washing
- Wrap Items for Autoclaving
- Perform Sterilization Techniques
- Dispose of Bio hazardous Materials
- Practice Standard Precautions
- Obtain Vital Signs
- Obtain and Record Patient History
- Prepare and Maintain Examination and Treatment Area
- Prepare Patient for and Assist with Routine Exams (Specialty Exams, Clinical II)
- Prepare Patient for and Assist with Procedures and Treatment (Minor Office Surgery, Clinical II)
- Recognize and Respond to Verbal Communication
- Recognize and Respond to Nonverbal Communication
- Identify and Respond to Issues of Confidentiality
- Perform within Legal and Ethical Boundaries
- Establish and Maintain the Medical Record
- Document Appropriately
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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