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3.00 Credits
CAMPUS NAME AND ADDRESS: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) CIP CODE: 510801 CREDIT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 1/0/1 CONTACT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 15 CLASS LOCATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analysis of the job market, salaries, working conditions, and job responsibilities and desirable attributes required of the Medical Assistant. Historical issues and current health care trends are also discussed. PREREQUISITES: None COURSE OBJECTIVES: Identify history of medical assisting, job responsibilities, and current health care trends. Discuss the history of medical assisting as a profession, as well as the history of medicine. List career opportunities for medical assistants by job titles. Describe general and administrative duties and clinical skills required of the medical assistant. Identify personal and professional qualities needed by the medical assistant. Describe the professional organizations that certify medical assistants. Explain the types of hospitals, long-term care facilities, and ambulatory care facilities. Explain the role of managed care organizations in current medical/health care. List allied health care careers/field and the educational requirements for each. Discuss Maslow's Theory. Define and discuss defense mechanisms and coping skills. Identify cultural influences and sensitivity. Describe issues related to death and dying. TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) ATTENDANCE POLICY: EVALUATION AND GRADING: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus.) ACADEMIC HONESTY: Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions, which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, your instructor will assign a zero for the exercise or examination that evidences academic misconduct for the first offense and assign an "F" for the course for repeated offenses.STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The Louisiana Technical College complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their requests known by contacting the Disabilities Coordinator at the beginning of each semester. If a disability is identified later in the semester, a non-retroactive accommodation plan will be developed. COURSE SCHEDULE: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus)
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3.00 Credits
CAMPUS NAME AND ADDRESS: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) CIP CODE: 510801 CREDIT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 2/0/2 CONTACT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 30 CLASS LOCATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Discussion of AMA principles of medical ethics and the law, Patient's Bill of Rights, confidentiality, medical records, and other medical/legal/ethical issues and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant. PREREQUISITES: None COURSE OBJECTIVES: Discuss medical ethics, medical law, and quality assurance as these areas relate to the duties of the medical assistant. Explain the difference between medical ethics and medical law. List the points under the American Medical Association (AMA) Principles of Medical Ethics. Discuss the meaning of the Patient's Bill of Rights. Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law. List the elements that determine if negligence is present in patient care. State the law regarding office collection policies. Explain the factors involved in the patient/physician relationship. Explain the importance of confidentiality, informed consent, documentation, and other legal issues in the medical office. 10. Explain the role of the medical assistant in the Quality Assurance Program in the workplace TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) ATTENDANCE POLICY: EVALUATION AND GRADING: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus.) ACADEMIC HONESTY: Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions, which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, your instructor will assign a zero for the exercise or examination that evidences academic misconduct for the first offense and assign an "F" for the course for repeated offenses.STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The Louisiana Technical College complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their requests known by contacting the Disabilities Coordinator at the beginning of each semester. If a disability is identified later in the semester, a non-retroactive accommodation plan will be developed. COURSE SCHEDULE: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus)
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3.00 Credits
CAMPUS NAME AND ADDRESS: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) CIP CODE: 510715 CREDIT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 1/1/2 CONTACT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 45 CLASS LOCATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Keyboarding principles, which integrate language arts, medical terminology, and medical document processing with emphasis on utilizing correct techniques, accuracy and speed. PREREQUISITES: None COURSE OBJECTIVES: Demonstrate a working knowledge of course terminology. Demonstrate keyboarding proficiency. Develop the ability to operate the electronic typewriter and/or the microcomputer to produce business documents. Input letters, tables, memos, and reports of varying level of difficulty utilizing microcomputers. Input at a minimum rate of 35 wpm from straight copy for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer errors. Master all key reaches using the touch system. Master the techniques of machine adjustments. Master the techniques of centering. Type basic letters, tables, memos, and reports in appropriate format, ready for mailing. Input letter, tables, memos, and reports in appropriate format, ready for mailing. Input documents for specialized businesses in appropriate format, ready for mailing. TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) ATTENDANCE POLICY: EVALUATION AND GRADING: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus.) ACADEMIC HONESTY: Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions, which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, your instructor will assign a zero for the exercise or examination that evidences academic misconduct for the first offense and assign an "F" for the course for repeated offenses. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The Louisiana Technical College complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their requests known by contacting the Disabilities Coordinator at the beginning of each semester. If a disability is identified later in the semester, a non-retroactive accommodation plan will be developed. COURSE SCHEDULE: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus)
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3.00 Credits
CAMPUS NAME AND ADDRESS: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) CIP CODE: 510716 CREDIT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 4/0/4 CONTACT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 60 CLASS LOCATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Discussion of the components of effective client/staff communication, both verbal and nonverbal. Beginning front office activities such as scheduling, insurance, billing and patient/client education methods are covered. Practical application activities are integrated throughout this course. PREREQUISITES: None COURSE OBJECTIVES: Identify the role of the Health Care Provider in patient reception, scheduling medical appointments, billing, explaining credit policies, the collection process, and aging accounts. List receptionist responsibilities. Describe personal professional characteristics of the Health Care Provider Explain the various systems for scheduling medical appointments and the important elements of each. Correlate medical records prior to patient appointments. Describe the role of the Health Care Provider in explaining credit policies to patients, the collection process, and handling aging accounts. Handling emergency calls. Retrieving messages from an answering service. Using the telephone effectively. Telephone triage. Managing correspondence and mail. Creating a letter. Sorting and opening mail. Perform administrative skills, safety precautions, and infection control measures required by OSHA for workplace safety in the classroom/lab setting. Perform communication techniques for face-to-face, telephone, and written communications. Schedule patients for doctor's appointments, surgery, laboratory/radiological tests, and hospital admissions and correlate medical records. Prepare a new office schedule book. Document failed or no-show appointments. TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) ATTENDANCE POLICY: EVALUATION AND GRADING: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus.) ACADEMIC HONESTY: Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions, which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, your instructor will assign a zero for the exercise or examination that evidences academic misconduct for the first offense and assign an "F" for the course for repeated offenses.STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The Louisiana Technical College complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their requests known by contacting the Disabilities Coordinator at the beginning of each semester. If a disability is identified later in the semester, a non-retroactive accommodation plan will be developed. COURSE SCHEDULE: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus)
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3.00 Credits
CAMPUS NAME AND ADDRESS: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) CIP CODE: 510801 CREDIT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 0/1/1 CONTACT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 90 CLASS LOCATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course discusses federal regulations and guidelines including CDC, CLIA88, OSHA Standards, and universal precaution. Emergency procedures, first aid and CPR, infection control measures, laboratory safety and quality control issues, rehabilitation medical practices, general safety measures/precautions used in the office/facility environment for employee/patient/client safety issues are also included. Orientation to clinical facilities in introduced. PREREQUISITES: MAST 1110 COURSE OBJECTIVES: Describe the general safety measures/precautions used in the office/facility environment for employee and patient safety. Discuss the dangers of the physical hazards of fire, electricity, radiation, mechanical, and chemicals including the safety measures/precautions for each. Explain the dangers of biological hazards giving the safety measures/precautions required for each. Describe the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) universal standard precautions guidelines for handling contaminated materials. Explain the principles of appropriate body mechanics for personal safety. Maintain a file of office/facility equipment operating manuals, receipts for purchase, preventive maintenance contracts, warranties, supplies, inventory and other pertinent information. Explain guidelines for providing emergency care to patients in the office/facility. Describe the routine steps for primary patient assessment. Discuss the purpose and importance of a crash cart and first aid kit, the location, and necessary supplies contained in each. List common medical emergencies, findings, and first aid measures used for each. Use the correct sequence of events for the RACE formula in a fire drill. Use appropriate body mechanics for moving equipment and assisting patients. Complete an incident report. Perform appropriate hand washing techniques for infection control. Perform appropriate procedures for applying and removing personal protective equipment (PPE) for isolation and other infection control measures. Perform procedures for disposing of sharps according to OSHA standards. Perform adult, child, and infant CPR procedures and conscious and unconscious obstructed airway procedures for CPR certification. Perform first aid measures used for common medical emergencies. Identify the factors associated with growth and spread of organisms, basic principles of infection control, the types of isolation, and care of the patient in isolation. Explain the relationship of microorganisms to disease. State the nursing actions that help prevent the spread of microorganisms. Summarize information related to sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS. Perform appropriate isolation procedures for all types of isolation. Perform basic nursing skills required to give supportive care to patients. Monitor and record vital signs and report abnormalities. Assist patient movement using good body mechanics and alignment. Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge, including height and weight of all age groups. Care for patients with seizure disorders. Complete patient medical history forms which include measuring and recording vital signs, heights and weights of patients TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) ATTENDANCE POLICY: EVALUATION AND GRADING: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus.) ACADEMIC HONESTY: Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions, which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of aca
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3.00 Credits
CAMPUS NAME AND ADDRESS: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) CIP CODE: 510713 CREDIT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 1/1/2 CONTACT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 45 CLASS LOCATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Discussion of the types of health insurance, insurance claims procedures and instruction in the application of the current version of the International Classification of Diseases, 2001, Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) Classification System and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Students may participate in selected clinical sites as part of this course, if available. PREREQUISITES: HCOR 1120 COURSE OBJECTIVES: Describe the differences in benefits and billing requirements in the types of health insurance plans available including group plans, individual, private, and government-sponsored policies. List the purposes and types of health insurance plans available, giving examples of each. Explain the importance of correlating accurate diagnostic (ICD-9-CM) and procedural coding (CPT) in processing insurance claim forms to receive prompt payment of benefits. Describe in detail the procedure for completing HCFA-1500 standard insurance claim forms with accuracy, legibility, and confidentiality. Explain benefits/procedures and answer patient/client questions concerning insurance claims/benefits as a component of patient education. Identify rules for assignment of CPT codes to disease, injuries, and procedures. Complete the Universal Health Insurance claims form (HCFA-1500). Submit Medicare claims electronically. Identify rules for assignment of ICD-9-CM codes to disease, injuries, and procedures. Demonstrate proficiency in assigning ICD-9-CM and CPT codes to disease, injuries, and procedures. Complete the assigned exercises and Review Exercises for ICD-9-CM and CPT codes. TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) ATTENDANCE POLICY: EVALUATION AND GRADING: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus.) ACADEMIC HONESTY: Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions, which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, your instructor will assign a zero for the exercise or examination that evidences academic misconduct for the first offense and assign an "F" for the course for repeated offenses.STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The Louisiana Technical College complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their requests known by contacting the Disabilities Coordinator at the beginning of each semester. If a disability is identified later in the semester, a non-retroactive accommodation plan will be developed. COURSE SCHEDULE: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus)
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3.00 Credits
CAMPUS NAME AND ADDRESS: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) CIP CODE: 510801 CREDIT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 2/1/3 CONTACT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 75 CLASS LOCATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Principles of medical transcription along with practical application and usage of medical forms, reports and case studies with integrated medical terminology and medical keyboarding. Students may participate in selected clinical sites as part of this course, if available. PREREQUISITES: HCOR 1120 and MAST 1130 or KYBD 1110 COURSE OBJECTIVES: Demonstrate proficiency in medical transcription. Demonstrate a working knowledge of medical terminology. TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) ATTENDANCE POLICY: EVALUATION AND GRADING: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus.) ACADEMIC HONESTY: Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions, which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, your instructor will assign a zero for the exercise or examination that evidences academic misconduct for the first offense and assign an "F" for the course for repeated offenses.STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The Louisiana Technical College complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their requests known by contacting the Disabilities Coordinator at the beginning of each semester. If a disability is identified later in the semester, a non-retroactive accommodation plan will be developed. COURSE SCHEDULE: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus)
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3.00 Credits
CAMPUS NAME AND ADDRESS: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) CIP CODE: 510801 CREDIT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 0/1/1 CONTACT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 90 CLASS LOCATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Methods to obtain and document assessment data obtained from the patient/client to assist with the basic physical examination, special medical exams and procedures, minor surgical procedures, and the administration of selected medications. Practical application in selected clinical sites is a part of this course. PREREQUISITES: MAST 1220 COURSE OBJECTIVES: Explain teaching methods and strategies to use in patient education for a variety of procedures as well as healthy nutrition and therapeutic diets. List the mechanisms of adult learning Describe teaching plans for patient education for a variety of procedures. Explain the classifications of nutrients and recommend daily servings using the Food Guide Pyramid. List therapeutic diets and the functions of each in the health of the patient, content and interaction of certain foods with medications. Write teaching plans for patient education for a variety of therapeutic diets. Review patient care procedures, which include measuring and recording vital signs, height and weight, and handling special physical and emotional needs of the patient/client. Discuss ways the Medical Assistant assists the physician with physical examinations and patient education. List components of the patient history form and procedure for obtaining patient history data. List and describe components of SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) charting method, as well as the chronological method. Explain the four C's of charting. Explain procedures for preparation of the patient for a physical examination. List and describe patient positions and draping used for a physical examination. Explain examination methods and equipment used by physicians for a physical examination. List laboratory and diagnostic tests that may be a part of a complete physical examination. Explain the examination room preparations for the complete physical examination. Discuss legal and ethical issues of the physical examination and considerations for patient education. Perform administrative and patient/clinical procedures in the classroom/lab setting. Review the HCFA-1500 standard insurance form using the correct ICD-9-CM diagnostic code for the appropriate patient diagnosis and the correct CPT procedure code for the appropriate patient procedures performed. Prepare examination room that includes stocking all equipment and supplies required for performing a complete physical examination by the physician. Prepare the patient for a complete physical examination by the physician including positioning, draping, and explanations to patient for assigned types of physical examinations. Assist physician as needed during patient physical examination. Assist patient after examination is completed, giving discharge and/or other patient education instructions as directed by physician. Document accurately a patient office visit using the SOAP and chronological methods of charting TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) ATTENDANCE POLICY: EVALUATION AND GRADING: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus.) ACADEMIC HONESTY: Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions, which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, your instructor will assign a zero for the exercise or examination that evidences academic misconduct for the first offense and assign an "F" for the course for repeated offenses.STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The Louisiana Technical College complies wit
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3.00 Credits
CAMPUS NAME AND ADDRESS: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) CIP CODE: CREDIT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 1/1/2 CONTACT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 60 CLASS LOCATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Basic knowledge of drug classifications, mathematical computations and principles of medication administration as it related to the Medical Assistant. PREREQUISITES: MAST 1110 or permission of the instructor COURSE OBJECTIVES: Perform basic mathematical computations using whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percentages. Perform addition, subtraction, division and multiplication of all types of numbers as listed above. Solve problems using US Standard & Metric System of Measurement. Identify relationships between commonly used equivalences and conversions, such as household, apothecary and metric systems. Calculate drug dosages using ratio and proportion. Calculate drug dosages using the formula or fraction method List the main sources of drug information. Differentiate between chemical, generic, and trade names for drugs. Compare the 5 schedules of controlled substances. Identify and recognize the major drug categories and desired effects of medications and possible adverse reactions. 12. Discuss the MA's responsibilities regarding drug administration. Identify the "7" rights of drug administration.Patient Drug Dose Time Route Technique Documentation Describe patient assessment prior to drug administration. Describe the legal concepts related to documentation of Medical Administration. Identify patient education topics related to the use of nonprescription and prescription drugs. Maintain medication and immunization records. Describe the various techniques used to administer medications, i.e. oral, IM, SQ, ID, rectal, topical, sublingual, vaginal, eye and ear. TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) ATTENDANCE POLICY: EVALUATION AND GRADING: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus.) ACADEMIC HONESTY: Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions, which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, your instructor will assign a zero for the exercise or examination that evidences academic misconduct for the first offense and assign an "F" for the course for repeated offenses.STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The Louisiana Technical College complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their requests known by contacting the Disabilities Coordinator at the beginning of each semester. If a disability is identified later in the semester, a non-retroactive accommodation plan will be developed. COURSE SCHEDULE: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus)
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3.00 Credits
CAMPUS NAME AND ADDRESS: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) CIP CODE: 510801 CREDIT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 0/1/1 CONTACT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 90 CLASS LOCATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will utilize methods to obtain specimen samples for diagnostic tests, perform diagnostic studies, assist with electrocardiography and cardiac diagnostic tests, pulmonary function tests and procedures, venipuncture, hematology, radiography and other specialty laboratory tests. PREREQUISITES: MAST 2130 COURSE OBJECTIVES: Explain the differences between medical asepsis (clean technique) and surgical asepsis (sterile technique). Explain the six (6) guidelines for surgical aseptic technique. Describe procedures for sterile gowning and gloving, opening sterile packages, arranging surgical trays, and patient skin preparations, including the person who is responsible for each. Identify and handle surgical instruments required for minor surgery. Identify and handle types of suture and needles, giving examples of when they may be used, for minor surgical procedures, as well as suture removal procedures. Describe minor surgical procedures that may be performed in the physician's office, indicating the responsibilities of the medical assistant for each procedure. Describe safety precautions required for health care workers and patients during x-ray procedures. List the side effects of radiation therapy. List and explain the basic patient positions during radiological, or x-ray procedures List the x-ray procedures that require advance patient preparations and describe the preparations for each procedure. Discuss appropriate methods for storage of undeveloped x-ray film and developed x- rays. Describe the maintenance and operation of the electrocardiogram (EKG) and pulmonary function equipment according to operating manual guidelines. Identify by name and function the controls of an EKG machine. List heart abnormalities that can be detected by an EKG. Explain in detail the procedural steps used to perform the EKG. Describe causes and corrections of artifacts in an EKG. Explain the purposes of pulmonary function EKG testing. Explain in detail the following pulmonary function terms: Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume 1 second (FEV 1), and Maximal Midexpiratory Flow (MMEF). Differentiate between obstructive and restrictive pulmonary diseases. Review sterile gowning and gloving procedures following standard universal precautions for infection control. Perform patient skin preparations for minor surgical procedures. Explain to patients the appropriate pre- and post-operative instructions, including any advance preparations required for specific procedures. Follow OSHA requirements for laboratory safety and standard universal precautions for Complete Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on chemicals/solutions in the laboratory according to OSHA regulations. Collect stool, sputum, and throat culture specimens using appropriate procedures. Use, care for, and maintain the laboratory microscope, the incubator, and the centrifuge according to appropriate policies and procedures. Follow the appropriate procedures for collecting clean-catch urine specimens, 24-hour, and routine urine specimens. Perform physical and chemical analyses on urine specimens. Perform microscopic examinations on urine specimens. Perform venipuncture procedures for obtaining blood samples using standard universal precautions for infection control. Perform capillary puncture procedures for obtaining blood samples using standard universal precautions for infection control. Identify the twelve (12) EKG leads, location of sensors, and apply to assigned patients. Identify EKG artifacts and take appropriate steps to correct each. Calculate pulmonary capacit
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