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Catalog Description Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory) Description: Prepares students to perform clinical tasks within the scope of practice of a medical assistant. Skill competencies include preparation of exam rooms, assisting in physical examinations, acquisition of patient history and vital signs, introduction to oral medication administration, nutritional education planning and patient coaching, orthopedic bracing/casting, handling office emergencies, and performing nebulizers and electrocardiograms. (letter grade only) (not transferable) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Identify and describe anatomy and physiology as it applies to examination procedures. CSLO #2: Explain how to perform an electrocardiogram, including emergency assessment, patient assessment and education. CSLO #3: Show competency with documentation of History of Present Illness, Chief Complaint, vital signs and patient history. Effective Term Fall 2025 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 90 Outside of Class Hours 72 Total Student Learning Hours 162 Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Explain safety measures while performing physical examinations. 2. Recognize and recall knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it pertains to examination procedures. 3. Identify how to obtain vital signs. 4. Demonstrate patient assessment and education to include emergency situations. 5. Explain the reason for and proper placement of electrodes for an electrocardiogram. Lab Objectives: 1. Demonstrate safety measures while performing physical examinations including Universal Precautions. 2. Show and apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology while performing examination procedures. 3. Demonstrate accuracy while obtaining vital signs. 4. Take part in performing patient assessment and education. 5. Take part in performing an electrocardiogram. 6. Take part in performing nebulizers and meter does inhalers.  General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information Not Transferable Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Example: Instructor handout on how and why we take Height and Weight along with other vital signs such as BP, Pulse and Respiratory Rate. Students discuss the importance of each. Now that BMI is part of the Electronic Health Record, it is vital that we record both Height and Weight to calculate the BMI. Discuss patient education that might go along with BMI. Objective Examinations Example: Students will take a Multiple Choice examination on physical exam procedures. Standard Grading. Objective Exam: Example: 1.Which of the following describes the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure? a. Pulse pressure b. Pulse deficit c. Elastic pulse d. Bounding pulse Answer: a. Pulse pressure Skill Demonstrations Example: Students will demonstrate their ability to room patients, record vital signs along with History of Present Illness and medications. This will be an ongoing assignment throughout the semester. Standard Grading. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lab: Following lecture and discussion, instructor will demonstrate proper use of safety equipment during physical examination procedures followed by students performing skills lab. Following lecture and discussion, instructor will demonstrate proper placement of electrodes for electrocardiogram followed by students performing skills lab. Lecture: Instructor online PowerPoint lecture presentation on safety while performing physical examination procedures to include Universal Precautions, OSHA, Asepsis and infection control, sharps, instrument and equipment safety. This will be followed by on ground discussion in class with students on the importance of all measures. Distance Learning Instructor online PowerPoint lecture presentation on performing an electrocardiogram to include the cardiac cycle, machine preparation, patient preparation, proper electrode placement, documentation of EKG strip, basic arrhythmias and managing emergencies. This will be followed by on ground discussion with students in class on the importance of accurate data. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Read section from textbook on safety while performing physical assessment procedures and be prepared to discuss next class. 2. Read section from textbook on expected professional behavior in the medical environment and be prepared to discuss next class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Problem Solving: Answer Critical Thinking question from Anatomy and Physiology – Ex: The universal donor blood group is (?) and why is this important to know? 2. Problem Solving: Answer Critical Thinking question from Exam Procedures – Ex: How is orthostatic blood pressure ideally measured? Why does this matter? Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Develop a written physical examination preparatory check list, including safety measures Required Materials Kinn's The Medical Assistant: An applied learning approach Author: Niedzwiecki, Brigitte and Pepper, Julie Publisher: Elsevier Publication Date: 2023 Text Edition: 15th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

Catalog Description Prerequisite: Completion of HSCI 0003, BIOL 0004, and BIOL 0055 or BIOL 0005 and BIOL 0006 with grade(s) of "C" or better Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ALH 0023 Hours: 135 (108 lecture, 27 laboratory) Description: Review human anatomy and physiology for surgical procedures and common disease states requiring surgical intervention. Also covers medications used during surgery. Concepts of microbiology and basic physics are discussed as they are applied to operating room procedures and practices. Introduces operating room protocols and procedures, aseptic techniques, disinfection, sterilization, instruments, and equipment. (letter grade only) (not transferable) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Identify and evaluate the roles of the surgical technologist, the different types of healthcare facilities and the associated career paths of this discipline.\\n\\n CSLO #2: Identify and describe the physical concepts supporting the equipment used in the operating room. CSLO #3: Analyze and interpret the verbal medical terminology and nonverbal communication used in surgical settings to anticipate the needs of the surgeon. CSLO #4: Assess strategies for the attainment of effective team goals in the surgical environment. Effective Term Fall 2026 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 135 Outside of Class Hours 216 Total Student Learning Hours 351 Course Objectives Lecture: Combine prefixes, word roots, and suffixes to create medical terms. Describe the characteristics of the professional surgical technologist and the credentialing options available. Define and describe the types of communication relationships, significance of content and tone, and methods for successful surgical team participation. Compare and contrast individual skills vs. collaboration roles and responsibilities. Identify and evaluate the skills and methods necessary to resolve conflict in the surgical arena. Review the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Patient Care Partnership. Discuss principles of patient confidentiality, including verbal and written. Summarize the intentions of risk management. Evaluate personal employability qualities and develop an employment strategy that includes positive characteristics. Discuss the purpose of informed consent. Describe the documents found in the surgical patient's chart. Identify surgical incision selection based upon proper planning. Compare the different roles of the team members in the surgical setting. Describe the healthcare facility (HCF) departments that provide direct and indirect patient care. Evaluate the holistic needs of the surgical patient. Identify the purposes, uses, and handling of the various types of equipment in the perioperative arena. Laboratory: Compare the manufacturing characteristics and grades of surgical instruments. Apply knowledge of surgical instrumentation to specific surgical specialties. Explain the principles of selecting and handling the various types of surgical supplies. Evaluate the selection of surgical supplies. Describe the terms related to asepsis and sterile technique. Evaluate sources of contamination and pathology. Discuss principles and practices of sterile technique. Define terms related to sterile processing. Describe the manual methods used for cleaning surgical instrumentation and equipment. Analyze the requirements for sterilizing items. Describe the purposes of surgical attire. Explain the principles associated with and the proper methods for opening the sterile field and sterile items. Analyze special circumstances that require adjusting the normal routine for establishing the sterile field. Describe the considerations that are important to maintaining hand and skin integrity. Discuss the concepts of the surgical scrub as related to infection control. Describe and evaluate the methods of gowning and gloving. Describe the purpose of surgical counts. Explain the application of drapes to equipment and furniture. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information Not Transferable Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Example: Review various methods of cleaning different surgical instrumentation and equipment. Students must explain examples of various methods and engage in open-class discussion with peers. Skill Demonstrations Example: Students must properly perform sterile gowning and gloving. Students will be evaluated by direct observation following standard operating procedures. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lab: Following lecture and discussion, instructor will demonstrate proper hand-washing techniques. Students will practice skill and show proficiency before procedural check-off. Following lecture and discussion, instructor will demonstrate sterile gowning and gloving. Students will practice skill and show proficiency before procedural check-off. Lecture: Instructor PowerPoint presentation on medical terminology. Students will discuss and practice using various word elements and structure to understand how to create medical terms. Distance Learning Student will be given examples of manufacturing characteristics and grades of surgical instruments - e.g. Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies (Chapter 10) . Students will compare and contrast each while performing Critical Thinking Exercise on the characteristics and grade then submit via the LMS for grading. Instructor will assess each submission for accuracy as well as critical thinking of processes of each student. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Students are assigned appropriate chapters from the Surgical Technology text that correspond to the lecture each week. Read section in textbook on aseptic techniques to prepare for discussion in class. 2. Read section in textbook on principles associated with the proper methods for opening the sterile field and sterile items and identify the key principles as well as outline the step for each technique. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Student will engage in discussion board assignments such as comparing different manufacturing characteristics and grades of surgical instruments. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Students will read case studies related to lecture content such as the diverse operating room attire and various industry best practices. Required Materials Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach Author: Association of Surgical Technologists Publisher: Cengage Publication Date: January, 2024 Text Edition: 6th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Study Guide for the Association of Surgical Technologists' Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach Author: Association of Surgical Technologists Publisher: Cengage Publication Date: May 2024 Text Edition: 6th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Appropriate scrubs and shoes.