Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: ECNU-0086 Organization's ID: M101 Organization: Eastwick College-Nutley Location: Classroom-based Length: 6 weeks (36 hours) Dates Offered: 6/1/2012 - 5/30/2017 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Vocational-Certificate 2 Medical Assisting Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to learn to measure vital signs, height, weight, hearing and vision. Emphasis is placed on differentiating between normal and abnormal values and proper charting and communication procedures. Learning Outcomes: Correctly perform vital signs Accurately assess vision, hearing, and height and weight on patients Recognize what abnormal values indicate and know the specific responsibilities of a medical assistant Adhere to ethical boundaries Prepare patients and exam treatment areas and assisting physicians while maintaining scope of knowledge and training General Topics: Position and draping Blood pressure Pulse, respiration, temperature Height, weight Vision, hearing Chain of infection Oxygen administration Catheterization Eye drop administration Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Laboratory Lectures Practical Exercises 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