Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: ECHA-0051 Organization's ID: MA153N Organization: Eastwick College-Hackensack Location: Classroom-based Length: 8 weeks (36 hours) Dates Offered: 6/1/2012 - 3/31/2016 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Vocational-Certificate 1 Medical Assisting In Acute Care Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: To address the expanded role of the patient care technician, including an introduction to the role of the medical assistant in an acute care setting. Learning Outcomes: Discuss the use of fluids, blood, diet and oxygen Obtain and test blood specimens Describe patient safety techniques Describe the role of the patient care technician in an acute care setting Describe vital signs collections and procedures for activities of daily living General Topics: Physical assessment including bed making, skin care, personal care, comfort and sleep Vital signs, blood testing Body mechanics Blood borne pathogens and standards Positioning and draping Bowel and bladder evacuation Ambulation Surgical asepsis Death and dying Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Classroom Exercise Laboratory Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content