HEAL 212 - Clinical Procedures II

5 Credits

Covers medical specialty examinations and procedures for patients of all ages. Perform patient screening using established protocols including pulmonary function testing and specimen collection. Prepare items for autoclaving and perform sterilization procedures. Assist physician with patient care setting up and assisting with minor office surgery procedures. Prepare proper dosages of medication for both oral and parenteral administration. Select proper sites for and administer parenteral medications. Maintain laboratory tests results using flow sheets. Discuss patient education, preparation, and post-procedure instruction.

FeesME AH

Quarters Typically Offered

Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the medical assisting program.
Active Date 2015-04-17

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 16
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 66 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 88
Invasive Procedure Used Yes

Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Sterilization and Sterile Procedures

Minor Office Surgery

Med Administration

Preparation and Administration of Vaccines

Patient Education and preparation

Student Learning Outcomes
Select proper sites and administering parenteral medications (excluding IV)

Administer oral medication

Prepare proper dosages of medication for administration

Verify ordered doses/dosages prior to administration

Prepare items fro autoclaving

Perform sterilizaion procedures

Explain the rationale for performance of a procedure to the patient

Show awareness of patients’ concerns regarding their perceptions related to the procedure being performed