CMA 201 Basic Clinical Office Procedures

Outcomes

Obtain vital signs. Maintain growth charts. Describe the infection cycle, including the infectious agent, reservior, susceptible host, means of transmission , prortal of entry, and portal of exit. Defin asepsis. Discuss infection control procedures. Identify personal safety precautions as established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA. match types abd uses for personal protective equipment PPE. Purpose of Standard Precautions. Activities regulated by Standard Precautions. Standard Precautions application of all body fluids, secretions and excreations. Standard Precautions application Blood. Standard Precautions application Non intact skin. Standard Precautions application Mucius membrances. Participate in training on Standard Precautions. Practice Standard Precautions. Select appropriate barrier personal protective equipment PPE for potentially infectious situations. Perform handwashing. Prepare items for autoclaving. Perform sterilization procedures. Instruct patients according to their needs to promote health maintenance and disease prevention. Describe personal protective equipment. Identify safety techniques that can be used to prevent accidents and maintain a safe working environment. Desribe the importance of Materials Safety Data Sheets MSDS in a healthcare setting. Identify safety signs, symbols and labels. Describe fundamental principles for evacuation of a healthcare setting. Discuss fire safety issues in a healthcare environment. Discuss requirements for responding to hazardous material disposal. Identify principles of body mechanic and ergonomics. Use proper mechanics. Recognize the effects of stress an all persons involved in emergency situations. Demonstrate self awareness in responding to emergency situtions.