MEDA 254 - Clinical Patient Care

3 Credits
In this course, the student is introduced to the theoretical and applicable procedures of ambulatory care practices including legal, and ethical clinical aspects of patient care. Emphasis is placed on obtaining accurate clinical and historical patient data, patient education and safety, assisting with medical office procedures and minor office surgeries, assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to corresponding conditions and procedures, and the application of sterile technique. In addition, the student will gain an understanding of body mechanics, patient assessment, physical modalities, electrocardiography, drug calculations and administration, and principles of IV therapy. Clinical experiences will encompass the physical and psychosocial developmental stages and needs of various patient populations. This course requires one hour of lecture and four hours of lab per week. DU scrubs are required for this course.

Note: Must provide documentation of immunizations, including HBV or a signed waiver and a negative TB test.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Corequisite(s): BIOL 116 and HLTH 101M
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Perform a variety of patient education sessions, including pre-and post-treatment instruction, health maintenance, and disease prevention.
2. Perform procedures, complying with comprehension of OSHA, Standard Precautions, and HIPAA regulations.
3. Demonstrate professional behavior in the classroom and clinical setting.
4. Demonstrate correct performance in preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas.
5. Demonstrate preparing the patient for routine procedures, specialty examinations, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
6. Apply pharmacology principles to prepare and administer oral and parenteral medications excluding IV.
7. Demonstrate correct performance of selected clinical procedures and diagnostic tests.
8. Demonstrate correct personal body mechanics, as well as safe patient preparation and positioning.
9. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and common pathology to clinical assessments, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
10. Discuss the principles of IV therapy.
11. Identify the various health care systems, areas of specialties, and community resources.
12. Recognize variations in the psychosocial developmental stages as well as cultural values of various patient populations.
13. Record critical patient information accurately.