Clinical Office Procedures I (MDT 135)

Term: 2020-2021 Spring

Faculty

Ms. Nickey DubeyShow MyInfo popup for Ms. Nickey Dubey

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Schedule

Tue, 11:15 AM - 11:25 AM (1/19/2021 - 3/12/2021) Location: SCREE SCREE
Tue, 11:30 AM - 2:50 PM (1/19/2021 - 3/10/2021) Location: MAIN RIVER 402

Description

The student will be introduced to the role of a medical office professional through extensive textbook study, lectures, industry speakers, and local field trips. Topics include administrative tasks, various work environments, medical ethics, medical law, and basic medical office practice. Through a medical office practice set, students will experience a realistic medical setting dealing with History and Physical Reports, Operative Reports, Consultation Reports and Pathology Reports. Students will transcribe a series of patient reports. Principles of asepsis, disease transmission, and OSHA standards will be introduced. Students will be responsible for administering vital signs, blood pressure, height, weight, and pulse. Emphasis will be placed on developing positive interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. HIPAA standards and questions related to patient care, consent, and authorization will be discussed thoroughly. This course must be passed with a B- or better. Prerequisite: MDT1