Course

Medical Office Clinical Procedures I

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Health Information Management
Course code
MOAD 1500
Credits
2.00
Semester length
15 Weeks
Max class size
30
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
Students will learn basic clinical procedures including medical equipment operation and management. Students will be able to describe various laboratory tests and to assist the physician with specific examinations and procedures, with an understanding of establishing and maintaining medical and surgical asepsis. Students will demonstrate clear, accurate, patient-focused communication when providing information. This is a hybrid course with full-time or part-time enrolment options.
Course content
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Patient information collection and storage
  • Patient preparation for tests and clinical procedures
  • Immunization records
  • Patient examinations and tests
  • Inventory control
  • Sanitation and sterilization applications
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Tray preparation for various procedures
  • Wound types and treatments
  • Safety practices
  • Biohazardous waste management
Learning activities

Learning activities are varied and chosen to align with course outcomes. Learning activities may include, but are not limited to, lecture, independent study, problem-based learning, software applications, hands-on experience, seminar, simulation, and role-playing.

Means of assessment

Assessment will be based on course outcomes and follow the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course. This is a graded course. To graduate from the MOA program, students must earn a passing grade of 65% (C+) in this course.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, within their scope of practice, students will be able to:

  • Describe the infection process cycle and demonstrate basic infection control appropriate to the medical office, equipment, and examination rooms, including the process of equipment sterilization using an autoclave and completing required documentation;
  • Demonstrate effective, positive client communication using therapeutic communication;
  • Assemble equipment required for patient examination;
  • Demonstrate accurate measurement and charting of patient health information;
  • Collect specimens for basic testing;
  • Explain the appropriate processes for disposing of biohazardous materials;
  • Demonstrate professionalism and organization in managing a clean environment.
Textbook materials

Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials is provided to students at the beginning of the semester.

Requisites

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer details for MOAD 1500
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Summer 2025