Title: Medical Assistant II (14151-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Communicating in the Workplace
  Maintain a professional relationship with patients, caregivers, and colleagues.
  Demonstrate respect for diverse individuals.
  Apply medical ethics in a clinical setting.
Demonstrating Knowledge and Use of Safety Practices
  Follow office protocol for emergency procedures.
  Evaluate the work environment to identify unsafe work conditions.
  (Optional) Explain radiographic safety.
Maintaining Medical and Surgical Asepsis
  Implement standard precautions.
  Use of sterile and disposable gloves and disposable PPE.
  Clean equipment.
Assisting the Physician with the Examination
  Distinguish basic signs and symptoms of common disorders for each body system.
  Describe dietary considerations for common disorders.
  Provide containers or slides for specimen collection.
  Collect basic specimens for analysis in a clinical setting.
  Perform diagnostic tests.
  Assist patients with dressing in a medical setting.
  Provide medical supplies and patient education, as indicated by the healthcare provider.
  Direct patient to the site of any further testing, if indicated by the physician.
Assisting with Minor Surgical Procedures
  Describe surgical procedures commonly performed in an ambulatory-care center.
  Prepare a sterile field.
  Prepare surgical instruments.
  Assist healthcare provider in minor surgery, maintaining sterile techniques throughout.
  Differentiate among types of anesthesia.
Providing First Aid and Emergency Care
  Assist in providing emergency aid as directed by a supervisor.
  Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Assisting in the Administration of Selected Treatments
  Apply/change dressings or bandages in a clinical setting.
  Identify medications and actions.
  Identify the parameters of medication administration.
  (Optional) Use drug resources.
  Administer therapeutic modalities, under the supervision of a supervisor or instructor.
Performing Office Functions
  (Optional) Schedule patients in a clinical setting.
  Register patients in a clinical setting.
Managing Medical and Financial Records
  File documents.
  (Optional) Access patient records.
  (Optional) Demonstrate completion and submittal of insurance forms.
Demonstrating Responsibility for Professional Development
  Identify credentialing options for medical assistants.
  Prepare a career portfolio with résumé.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8346 Student Competency Record Copyright 2023.xlsx
  Medical Assistant II 8346 Standards Correlations.docx
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