Course

Clinical Procedures and Practice

Important Notice

This course is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty
Commerce & Business Administration
Department
Office Administration
Course code
OADM 1457
Credits
2.00
Semester length
10 Weeks X 6 Hours per Week = 60 Hours
Max class size
24
Method(s) of instruction
Online
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This is a BCCampus on-line provincial course. This course is designed to enable the Medical Office Assistant to perform basic clinical procedures including the use and management of medical equipment. The student will learn to perform basic laboratory tests and assist the physician with specific examinations and procedures. Emphasis is placed on the role of the medical assistant as a link between the doctor and external medical testing and treatment facilities.
Course content

The following course content will be covered:

 

  1. The Medical Record
  2. Medical Asepsis
  3. Sterilization and Disinfection
  4. Vital signs
  5. The Physical Examination
  6.  Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures
  7. The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care
  8. The Pediatric Examination
  9. Minor Office Surgery
  10. Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health
  11. Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
  12. Urinalysis
  13. Introduction to Blood Chemistry and Serology
  14. Medical Microbiology
  15. Emergency Medical Procedures
Learning activities

Communications between instructor and students will be conducted online using the course email, bulletin board and chat utilities.  The instructor will guide the students through a series of learning objectives using motivation and online instruction.  The assigned readings, together with the reinforcement exercises, are the principal learning activities.  Additional materials and resources are available online.

Means of assessment
Quizzes  20%
Research assingment    15%
Mid-term exam  20%
Skill assessment  25%
Final exam  20%
Total 100%

                                                                                                                   

Note: The letter grade assigned will be determined by the college at which you are registered.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have reliably demonstrated  the ability to:

  1. Identify the need for and apply aseptic techniques in the medical office.
  2. Assemble equipment; ascertain and chart vital signs (temperature, pulse and respiration) and height and weight.
  3. Explain the correct technique used for taking blood pressure and how to prevent errors when taking blood pressure.
  4. Explain (and demonstrate) the preparation of the examining room and patients for physical examinations and other procedures.
  5. Explain the preparation and care of specimens for laboratory testing.
  6. Discuss the process of sterilization and disinfection and identify measures to prevent cross-contamination.
  7. Explain (and demonstrate) the use of sterilization and disinfection techniques for equipment decontamination.
  8. Complete and chart results of visual acuity testing using the Snellen eye chart.
  9. Explain patient preparation for x-ray and diagnostic imaging examinations and explain how to arrange appointments with outside facilities.
  10. Explain correct collection and preparation procedures and perform basic urinalysis and pregnancy tests.
  11. Explain collection procedure for Hemoccult testing to patient and explain the testing procedure of Hemoccult slide.
  12. Explain (and demonstrate) blood glucose testing.
  13. Identify surgical instruments (and prepare) sterile trays used for minor surgery.
  14. Discuss the preparation of children for examination, identifying tests and procedures used and the current immunization schedule recommendations.
  15. Explain the collection of specimens for external evaluation.
  16. Explain (and demonstrate) how to record information on a percentile chart for boys and girls.
  17. Demonstrate and discuss procedures for the examination of the gynecologic and obstetric patient.

 Please note:  Where “and demonstrate” is mentioned, this will take place on the two-day clinical portion.

Textbook materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students:

 

Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, Bonewit-West, Kath, latest edition, W.B. Saunders Company.

 

Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants Study Guide, Bonewit-West, Kath, latest edition, W.B. Saunders Company

 

Other

Clinical kit contents to be purchased by the student from their local pharmacy:

  • Oral Digital Thermometer
  • Pregnancy Test
  • Urinalysis Strips
  • 20-foot Snellen Chart
  • Disposable Gloves

 

Recommended Text/Materials

 

Supplementary materials online

 

Note:  These books may be purchased through your local college bookstore.  If they are unavailable, please contact your instructor.

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

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer details for OADM 1457
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025