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Medical Assisting Back-Office Class

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THE PROGRAM

Sequence II

Chp. 23,24,25,30,31, 33

Chp. 9, 22, 30, 31, 33Chp. 14, 16, 17, 18

What will I learn-Seq. II HIPPA How & Why we do Vitals on

Pt’s Draping procedures Chain of Infection Stages of Infectious Disease Surgical Procedures Surgical Hand wash Surgical Procedures Suturing Removing staples/sutures

Bandaging Assistive Devices CPT ICD-9 Codes Completing PA forms Referral forms

Sequence III

Chp. 35,36

Chp. 30, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43, Chp.1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 47

What will I learn-Seq. IIIHow to use the PDR7-RightsDrug namesHerbs, vitaminsAdministration of Oral,

Injectable medsCLIAOSHAEKG’s

• Holter Monitor• Urinalysis procedures

Sequence IV

Chp24,30,36,39,40,41,43,44

Chp. 4, 5,6,11,34Chp. 26,27,28,29,30

What will I learn-Seq. IVMicroscope useCentrifugeBacteria stainingNeedle safetyOrder of drawDrawing bloodDrawing capillary bloodEffective

communication

NutritionTherapeutic dietsPap-Tray set-up Instructing Pt on Breast

self exam, testicular exam.

Pediatric vitals, UA procedure.

Attendance & PPS

You are responsible for contacting me when you will be absent from school. o It is not acceptable for you to text your

friend in class to tell me you won’t be in class. If you do this you will lose 2-PPS points for Responsibility on your PPS as well as 2-points for Attendance.

Future violations are worth 4pts each

Attendance Cont.

• If you are going to be out and you know in advance you will not be required to contact me on the date of your absence.

• If you will be out you must do one of the following: – Email me Mrs. G Lgabaldon@pmi.edu

Bobbie Bcisneros@pmi.edu– Call the school and leave a message for your instructor 890-4316*When you are on externship you will be required to

contact the school and the site if you are late and or going to be absent.

Other sure ways to lose PPS pts

• TEXTing this is a sure way to quickly lose your pts. (2pts 1st x 4pts each x after)

• Food & Drinks-• Not turning in assignments when due• Being rude or out-of-control in class• Not following the rules

DRESS CODE Clean uniform scrubs (Personal scrubs

may be worn on Thurs for the evening classes/Fri for the day classes)

Wrist watch Solid color undershirt acceptable Jackets should not be worn

during lab-If you have tats you are covering w/a jacket figure something else out for this.

Closed toed shoes-clean/no holes Long hair must be secured back No visible body piercings No visible tattoos No sunglasses on your head

No long fingernails (fake/real) No hickies No hoop earrings No excessive jewelry

1-ring, 1-watch, 1-pair of earrings.

No excessive make-up Shower daily

No or little perfume/body spray

Make sure you wash hands after smoking

Make sure you do not smell like smoke!

I am not a mind reader..

• If you are having personal problems that are preventing you from being here I can not help if I do not know about it.

• I know sometimes it’s hard to talk to someone face to face-so at the very least email me so I know what the heck is going on with you.

• I am always willing to help but If I don’t know what’s going on I can’t help-I’m just going to think that you don’t care?

Extra Help• Lab procedures • Understanding a concept• Just to talk• Direction• w/resumeIf you don’t ask, I can’t help*Please understand that tutoring or meeting time will

most likely be done during the lunch hour or during the afternoon or evening class time.

AssignmentsYou will receive 10 homework points each day, if

you are absent you may write a 1-page report over one of the chapters that we are covering and you will get 5 of the 10 points back. (Mrs. G’s Classes)

Homework that is assigned to be done at home will be due at the beginning of class on the due date, or you will receive a 10% reduction of points.

Late assignments will only be accepted if you are absent on the due date. You must turn it in on the day you return to school. You will receive a 10% deduction in points.

The chapters in the book should be read prior to the accompanying lecture, in order to provide you with a better understanding of the material.

HOMEWORK

AssignmentsIt is YOUR responsibility to get any material

you missed-therefore I would advise you to get to know your neighbor-if you are gone have them get a copy of the handout/notes etc.

This includes tests, it is your responsibility to take any missed tests the day you return. You will receive a 10% deduction in points.Practical tests can not be made up due to the

amount of time required to set-up.If you do not take the test on the day you

return you will receive a zero.

Quizzes and ExamsQuia-this is an online program that is used for

misc. activities, quizzes, and final exams You may do these at home/work any place you have internet

access. The computer lab at school is available m-th 7:30am-10, Fri 8-5, the public library has internet access. NO EXCUSSES will be accepted for incomplete quia tests or assignments.

If you choose not to do the quia work you will have PPS points deducted.

Quizzes are set for unlimited attempts it is in your best interest to obtain the highest grade possible

You can use book/notes other sources to complete these.

COMMITMENT

By enrolling in school you’ve made a commitment to yourself that you will attend class and complete all assignments necessary to complete the program.

REMEMBER…

• You probably enrolled in PIMA, because you could complete a program in 9mths-

• We are going to cover a lot of material in the next 6mths so that means you are going to need to do a lot of work.

• It is strongly advised that you read the chapter prior to me lecturing on it, this will help you to better understand the material when we discuss it.

What this means

Some lab procedures can not be made up if missed, therefore it will be your responsibility to make arrangements to be available when the missed lab is being taught in one of the other classes. *Please realize it is not fair to your classmates or your instructor to stop everything just because you missed class.

*You must complete all required procedures proficiently in order to proceed to your externship.

My Job• Is to prepare you to be the best MA that you

can be.• I’m going to put you in uncomfortable

situations.• I’m going to randomly ask you questions to

make you think. • I’m going to help you realize that even if you

don’t know the answer you know how to find it.

• I’m going to challenge you and make you challenge yourselves

TYPICAL DAY

• Lecture w/accompany worksheet.• Lab-

– Prepare for lab• Gather chart/box• Wash hands

– Any new procedure to review– Practice skills

• Any fluid procedures you should clean area w/bleach after each patient.

• Hands washed after each patient– Clean-up

• Personal supplies put away.• Everyone has chores-nobody goes home until everything is done.

Certificate of completionThis is to verify that

(Insert your name here)Has completed the orientation

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________________________________Lisa M. Gabaldon, RMA, AHI

Lead MA InstructorPIMA Albq. West Campus