MEDA 210 - Medical Assisting Critique

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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15 hours lecture total Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in MEDA 122; a grade of "C" or higher in MEDA 122L; a grade of "C" or higher in MEDA 152; a grade of "C" or higher in MEDA 163; a grade of "C" or higher in MEDA 175; a grade of "C" or higher in MEDA 201; and a grade of "C" or higher MLT 100; and consent of Corequisite(s): MEDA 215. Comment: Letter grade only. MEDA 210 may not be audited. MEDA 210 may not be taken credit/no credit.7 MEDA 210 provides an analytical approach to the correlation of theory and learned skills to practical experience in the delivery of quality patient care in the ambulatory healthcare setting. Upon satisfactory completion of MEDA 210, the student should be able to: Discuss knowledgeably the responsibilities of the Medical Assistant as a health care team member in the delivery of quality patient care. Describe standards of performance of entry-level skills and proficiency in all aspects of a beginning professional medical assistant. Correlate basic ambulatory patient care concepts and principles to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate patient situations in the externship experience. Describe potential ethical and legal ramifications of both medical and economic aspects of patient management. Discuss applicable laws, safety standards, record maintenance, quality patient care and education in regard to patient situations in the externship experience. Effectively use electronic media to apply knowledge about medical assisting principles, practices, and methods. Identify problem areas in clinical practice, discuss possible ways to solve them, and select the best one using problem-solving methods, effective communication skills, and active participation in class. Perform satisfactorily in objective testing of in-depth knowledge of illness/wellness, medical care objectives and/or philosophies and the role of the Medical Assistant in procedures for diagnosis, examination, and treatment of the ambulatory patient. Select and complete individual projects; seek out and pursue avenues for professional development. Compile a procedure manual as a guide and reference for a medical office. Review and prepare for certification as a Professional Medical Assistant.

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1.00

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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