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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
HTEC D101E
Course Title (CB02)
Skill Building in Medical Office Sterile Technique
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
This course focuses on developing speed and accuracy in skills learned in the medical office sterile technique course; skills include local application of heat and cold, application of sterile gloves, assisting with minor surgery, and bandaging.
Faculty Requirements
Discipline 1
[Health Care Ancillaries (Medical assisting, hospice worker, home care aide, certified nurse aide, health aide, ward clerk, central service technology, childbirth educator, primary care associate, massage therapy)]
FSA
[FHDA FSA - HEALTH CARE SERVICES]
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is part of a CTE program. It was developed based on the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistant's Accreditation Standards required for Health Technology training programs. This course belongs on the A.S. degree in Medical Assisting. The students will learn medical office sterile technique skills.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Not transferable

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
1.0
Maximum Credit Units
1.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours0.00.0
Laboratory Hours3.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
36.0
Total
36.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
0.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

HTEC D090H

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Laboratory and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Laboratory problem solving performed in class

Quiz review performed in class

Laboratory extended projects

Laboratory quizzes that evaluate the weekly exercises

Laboratory experience which involves students in formal exercises

Assignments

  1. Reading:
    1. Required readings from the required laboratory text, student study guide and supplemental source.
    2. Assignments from laboratory text and supplemental sources in preparation for analysis
  2. Writing:
    1. Perform laboratory procedures as outlined in the student study guide
    2. Assignments from student laboratory manual including key terminology assessment, evaluation of performance, clinical thinking, and crossword puzzles
    3. Complete laboratory worksheets that include observations, results and critical analysis

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Class Activity-Discussions and oral question and answer sessions that test comprehension of required readings from the laboratory texts and supplemental materials
  2. Written Assignments-Demonstration of Critical thinking by discussion of laboratory case studies to track the progress of student's understanding.
  3. Quizzes-Objective/subjective quizzes that test comprehension laboratory course material on a routine basis and help identify areas that may need extra attention
  4. Lab Activity-Practice and demonstration of techniques in the student laboratory designed to demonstrate critical thinking skills and to problem solve as required in the assignments and experimental investigations.
  5. Comprehensive Practical Examination-Requires students to demonstrate abilities to summarize, integrate, and analyze concepts that have been introduced and studied throughout the laboratory course

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Professional uniform
Essential College Facilities:
  • Medical office supplies,sterile instruments, Mayo stands, autoclaves, bandage materials, disinfection solutions, sterile gloves

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Bonewit-West, Kathy"Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants - W/ S.G."Elsevier Inc.2023, 11th Edition

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Demonstrate the application of moist and dry heat and cold used in the medical office
  • Demonstrate the use of sterilization in the medical office/clinic setting
  • Demonstrate the application and removal of sterile gloves
  • Describe the names and uses of commonly used instruments in the medical office
  • Demonstrate setting up and handling minor surgery trays
  • Demonstrate the application of a dressing on a closed and open wound
  • Demonstrate the use and application of bandages in the medical office
  • Demonstrate teaching sterile technique to diverse fellows and the ability to teach patients regarding

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate the proper techniques in wrapping instruments and in sterile tray set up.

Outline

  1. Demonstrate the application of moist and dry heat and cold used in the medical office
    1. State reasons for application of heat and cold
    2. Demonstrate the proper procedure for applying various modalities of heat and cold
  2. Demonstrate the use of sterilization in the medical office/clinic setting
    1. Identify materials which must be sanitized or disinfected
    2. Identify equipment which must be sanitized or disinfected
    3. Explain underlying principles of the sanitization and disinfection process
    4. Demonstrate proper procedures for sanitization and disinfection
  3. Demonstrate the application and removal of sterile gloves
    1. Explain the steps to Sanitize hands.
    2. Practice opening wrapper without touching inside.
    3. Demonstrate how to apply gloves without contamination.
    4. Describe how to remove without touching of hands.
  4. Describe the names and uses of commonly used instruments in the medical office
    1. Identify and explain the use of instruments common to minor surgical procedures
    2. Explain proper care and handling of surgical instruments
      1. Disposal of instruments
      2. Repair of instruments
  5. Demonstrate setting up and handling minor surgery trays
    1. Explain the use of sterile transfer forceps
    2. Describe the proper procedure for opening sterile packages, pouring sterile solutions and moving items to or around the sterile field
    3. Demonstrate components of minor surgical office procedures given a simulated scenario
    4. Express desire to maintain sterility or report breaks in sterility even in non-monitored situations
  6. Demonstrate the application of a dressing on a closed and open wound
    1. Identify types of closed and open wounds
    2. Identify symptoms of each phase of the process that may indicate poor wound healing
    3. Demonstrate various types of dressings used in the treatment of wound closure materials that accelerate the healing process
    4. Identify suturing needles according to their type of point and shape
  7. Demonstrate the use and application of bandages in the medical office
    1. Identify common types of bandages and sterile dressings used in the medical office
    2. Demonstrate applications of bandages and sterile dressings given a simulated scenario
  8. Demonstrate teaching sterile technique to diverse fellows and the ability to teach patients regarding
    1. Explain Wound Care
    2. Describe Signs and symptoms of infection
    3. Demonstrate follow-up treatment
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