Clinical Procedures OFFC 1040

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

• Apply basic infection control and medical asepsis techniques.
• Carry out sterile techniques and sterile procedures.
• Find specific information in the "Medical Office Assistant Handbook".
• Describe x-ray procedures, minor office surgeries, physical exams, specialty visits, and procedures.
• Take patient vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Weigh and measure babies and adults.
• Describe and educate patients as necessary regarding medical office procedures.
• Perform urinalysis, pregnancy testing, and eye examinations.
• Name the basic instruments and equipment used in a medical office.
• Set up the examination room with the appropriate equipment.
• Describe patient consent and privacy policies to patients.
• State why it is important to have accurate documentation.
• Order clinical and laboratory supplies.
• Care and maintain surgical/medical instruments.
• Operate an autoclave.
• Apply WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material Information System) regulations to the workplace.
• Describe the role of Public Health regarding immunization and other issues.
• Describe oxygen use and treatment regimes required for emergent conditions.

Effective as of Fall 2016