MEDA 2201 Clinical Procedures II

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Keywords

utilize critical thinking skills related to medication administration

Project

H2P Health Professions Pathways

Authors

Milbrath, Nanci

Date Submitted

2013

Material Type

Online Course Module

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Pine Technical and Community College

Industry Partner

Healthcare

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This course builds on the skills attained in Clinical Procedures I. Student will utilize critical thinking skills related to medication administration as a focus in this course. Instruction includes safe and accurate drug administration utilizing parenteral and non-parental routes including other special procedures. The course reviews stress management, pediatric care, geriatric care, rehabilitation therapy, specialty examinations and procedures, and emergency procedures and preparedness. Basic information regarding common disease conditions, causes, signs, symptoms and preventative measures will be presented as well as diagnostic and treatment procedures affecting the body systems. Successful course completion requires students to achieve 90% or higher on a dosage calculation exam which is covered in the first sixteen hours of the class.

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance -- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities -- Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

Occupation (SOC)

Healthcare Support Occupations -- Medical Assistants (31-9092)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Associate Degree

Educational Level

2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization