COURSE SYLLABUS

Fall Semester 2014

BEGINS: 8-25-14 ENDS: 10-18, 2014
Originating Campus: Southern Indiana - Sellersburg
COURSE TITLE: Clinical I
CRN: 36051

NUMBER/SECTION: MEAS 238-01M

CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor: Assistant Professor, Medical Assisting Program
First Name:
Pam
Last Name:
Burton
Phone Number:
812-246-3301 ext 4198
Cell Number:
Text messages only: 502-751-2685
Email (Ivy Tech Email):
pburton@ivytech.edu
Office/Campus Location: Southern Indiana Sellersburg Pfau Hall: B-3
Office Hours:
Monday 10:00 11:00, 3:00 4:00 Wednesday: 10:00-11:00 & 1:00 4:00
If you need to make an appointment to meet on campus use Ivy Advising on Campus
Connect to schedule appointment.
Instructors Supervisor:
First Name:
Last Name:
Phone Number:
Email (Ivy Tech Email):
Office/Campus Location:

Dr. Ann Harbeson, Department Chair

Ann
Harbeson
812-246-3301 Ext 4383
aharbeso@ivytech.edu
Southern Indiana Sellersburg

COURSE TITLE: Clinical I

COURSE NUMBER: MEAS 238
PREREQUISITES: HHS 101 Medical Terminology and MEAS Program Chair approval
SCHOOL: Health Sciences
PROGRAM: Medical Assisting
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: Lecture: 2
Labs: 2
DATE OF THIS REVISION: Fall, 2011
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS REVISION: Fall, 2011
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Presents theory and lab related to clinical aspects of the medical
office. Provides students with information necessary to recognize emergency situations, know
the proper course of action with different types of emergencies, and apply appropriate first aid.
Allows students to become familiar with clinical duties and to gain the skills needed to perform
them. Includes vital signs, asepsis, sterilization, nutrition, and treatment room procedures.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the
student will be expected to:

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Obtain vital signs

Perform patient screening using established protocols
Apply critical thinking skills in performing patient assessment and care
Use language/verbal skills that enable patients understanding
Demonstrate respect for diversity in approaching patients and families
Describe the infection cycle, including the infectious agent, reservoir, susceptible host,
means of transmission, portals of entry, and portals of exit
Define asepsis
Discuss infection control procedures
List major types of infectious agents
Compare different methods of controlling the growth of microorganisms
Describe Standard Precautions, including:
a. Transmission based precautions
b. Purpose
c. Activities regulated
Discuss the application of Standard Precautions with regard to:
a. All body fluids, secretions and excretions
b. Blood
c. Non intact skin. Mucous membranes
Identify the role of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations in healthcare
settings
Participate in training on Standard Precautions
Practice Standard Precautions
Perform hand washing
Prepare items for autoclaving
Perform sterilization procedures
Explain the rationale for performance of a procedure to the patient
Show awareness of patients concerns regarding their perceptions related to the procedure
being performed
Identify the role of self-boundaries in the health care environment
Discuss the role of assertiveness in effective professional communication
Use reflection, restatement and clarification techniques to obtain a patient history
Report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately
Use medical terminology, pronouncing medical terms correctly, to communicate
information, patient history, data and observations
Prepare a patient for procedures and/or treatments
Document patient education
Demonstrate recognition of the patients level of understanding in communications
Respond to issues of confidentiality
Perform within scope of practice
Practice within the standard of care for a medical assistant
Incorporate the Patients Bill of Rights into personal practice and medical office policies
and procedures
Document accurately in the patient record
Apply local, state and federal health care legislation and regulation appropriate to the
medical assisting practice setting
Demonstrate sensitivity to patient rights
Demonstrate awareness of the consequences of not working within the legal scope of
practice

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Recognize the importance of local, state and federal legislation and regulations in the
practice setting
Demonstrate awareness of diversity in providing patient care
State principles and steps of professional/provider CPR
Describe basic principles of first aid
Identify principles of body mechanics and ergonomics
Identify emergency preparedness plans in your community
Perform first aid procedures
Use proper body mechanics
Maintain a current list of community resources for emergency preparedness
Assist physician with patient care
Recognize the role of patient advocacy in the practice of medical assisting
Differentiate between adaptive and non-adaptive coping mechanisms

AAMA Core Curriculum: The following table provides the student with curriculum objectives
covering the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning
domains. Students can expect to be evaluated in all, or most, of these domains in this course. Some
objectives may have been evaluated previously in another course(s); however, the student is
expected to continue demonstrating their knowledge of and competency in these objectives,
regardless of whether or not they are evaluated again in this course.

Cognitive

Cognitive


Cognitive

AAMA Core Curriculum

I. Anatomy &
8.
Discuss implications for disease and disability when
Physiology
homeostasis is not maintained

9.
Describe implications for treatment related to
pathology
II. Applied
7.
Analyze charts, graphs and/or tables of health care
Mathematics
results






III. Applied
1.
Describe the infection cycle, including the infectious
Microbiology/Infection
agent, reservoir, susceptible host, means of
Control
transmission, portals of entry, and portals of exit
2.
Define asepsis
3.
Discuss infection control procedures
4.
Identify personal safety precautions as established
by OSHA
5.
List major types of infectious agents
6.
Compare different methods of controlling the
growth of microorganisms
8.
Differentiate between medical and surgical asepsis
used in ambulatory care settings, identifying when
each is appropriate
11. Describe Standard Precautions, including:

A Transmission based precautions

B Purpose

C Activities regulated
12. Discuss the application of Standard Precautions
with regard to:

A All body fluids, secretions and excretions

B Blood

C Non-intact skin

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Cognitive

Cognitive

Psychomotor

Psychomotor
Psychomotor

Psychomotor

Psychomotor

D Mucous membranes
Identify the role of the CDC regulations in
healthcare settings
IV. Effective
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Differentiate between subjective and objective
Communication
information
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Identify resources and adaptations that are required
based on individual needs, i.e., culture and
environment, development life stage, language, and
physical threats to communication
XI. Protective Practices

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State principles and steps of professional/provider
CPR
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Describe basic principles of first aid
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Describe fundamental principles for evacuation of a
healthcare setting
12. Discuss critical elements of an emergency plan for
response to a natural disaster or other emergency
13. Identify emergency preparedness plans in your
community
14. Discuss potential role(s) of the medical assistant in
emergency
I. A & P
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Obtain vital signs
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Perform patient screening using established
protocols
10. Assist physician with patient care
II. Applied
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Maintain growth charts
Mathematics
III. Infection Control
1.
Participate in training on Standard Precautions
2.
Practice Standard Precautions
4.
Perform handwashing
5.
Prepare items for autoclaving
6.
Perform sterilization procedures
IV. Effective
1.
Use reflection, restatement, and clarification
Communication
techniques to obtain a patient history
2.
Report relevant information to others succinctly
and accurately.
3.
Use medical terminology, pronouncing medical
terms correctly, to communicate information,
patient history, data and observations
5.
Instruct patients according to their needs to
promote health maintenance and disease
prevention.
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Prepare a patient for procedures and/or treatments
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Document patient care
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Document patient education.
12. Develop and maintain a current list of community
resources related to patients; healthcare needs.
IX. Legal Implications
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Perform within scope of practice.
4.
Practice within the standard of care for a medical
assistant.
5.
Incorporate the Patients Bill of Rights into personal
practice and medical office policies.
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Document accurately in the patient record

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I. A & P

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Affective

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Perform first aid procedures

Maintain a current list of community resources for
emergency preparedness
Apply critical thinking skills in performing patient
assessment and care
Use language/verbal skills that enable patients
understanding
Demonstrate respect for diversity in approaching
patients and families
Explain the rationale for performance of a
procedure to the patient
Show awareness of patients concerns regarding
their perceptions related to the procedure being
performed
Use appropriate body language and other nonverbal
skills in communicating with patients, family, and
staff
Apply active listening skills
Demonstrate awareness of diversity in providing
patient care
Recognize the effects of stress on all persons
involved in emergency situations
Demonstrate self awareness in responding to
emergency situations

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include:

Topical area of study for Clinical I
Perform Hand washing
Wrap Items for Autoclaving
Perform Sterilization Techniques
Dispose of Biohazardous Materials
Practice Standard Precautions
Perform Telephone and In-Person Screening
Obtain Vital Signs
Obtain and Record Patient History
Prepare and Maintain Examination and Treatment Area
Prepare Patient for and Assist with Routine Exams (Specialty
Exams, Clinical II)
Prepare Patient for and Assist with Procedures and Treatment
(Minor Office Surgery, Clinical II)
Obtain CPR Certification and First Aid Training
Respond to and Initiate Written Communication
Recognize and Respond to Verbal Communication
Recognize and Respond to Nonverbal Communication
Demonstrate Telephone Techniques
Identify and Respond to Issues of Confidentiality
Perform within Legal and Ethical Boundaries
Establish and Maintain the Medical Record
Document Appropriately
Perform Risk Management Procedures
Explain General Office Policies
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Instruct Individuals According to Their Needs

Instruct and Demonstrate the Use and Care of Patient
Equipment
Provide Instruction for Health Maintenance and Disease
Prevention
Identify Community Resources
Perform an Inventory of Supplies and Equipment

REQUIRED TEXT & MATERIALS

NOTE: Text package was purchased for MEAS 107&108. Will continue with the use of text package
for this course.

1. Medical Assisting: Booth, Whicker, Wyman and Wright, 5th Edition McGraw Hill
Publishers,
2. Workbook to McGraw Hill- Medical Assisting textbook. 2011 5th. Edition
3. Active Sims card
4. Connect Plus Card
5. ISBN is for text & workbook, Connect Plus & Active Sims package
6. Supply Kit will pay for in the bookstore and supplies will be disbursed in the class.
7. Purchase the MEAS approved lanyard (gray) from the bookstore for nametag.
(Student ID)
8. College approved scrubs can be purchased in bookstore
9. White nursing or white athletic shoes
10. Stethoscope and blood pressure cuff.
11. Watch with second hand.
Internet requirements for this course:
You will need to be able to access Campus Connect & Blackboard as this will be used in
conjunction with face-to-face class sessions.
Email will also be used. You are required to check your Ivy Tech email on a regular basis. It
is recommended that you check at least three times a week.

Dress Policy & Cell Phone Usage in Class

Students are required to wear a College approved scrubs as well as a smock (warm-up
jacket) in this class with student badge. (Scrubs are Ceil Blue, jacket is Navy blue)
You may NOT wear open toed or canvas shoes. White nursing or athletic shoes are
required.
Students with long hair MUST have their hair pulled up and away from their face
Cell phones, smart phones, texting etc. are not allowed in this class. If a student is noted
as using these during class then it will be documented as an absence.
EMERGENCY CALLS: You are to take the call outside of the classroom, away from
any classroom door.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

The attendance policy in lab and clinical classes differ from other classes. The amount of
actual time missed will be reflected in professionalism grade.
Only three (3) clock hours will be permitted in MEAS 238 as excused.
This class is designed for hands on experience and practice time.

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Students cannot miss more than the amount of clock hours listed above and succeed in
class with the necessary skills. If more than 3 clock hours are missed, the instructor can
request that you withdraw from the course and/or be referred to the program chair to
determine if it is advisable to remain in the course.
The student is responsible to keep track of time missed from class.
Points will be deducted from your final professionalism grade if permitted to stay in
class.

EVALUATION METHODS
ASSIGNMENT/COMPETENCY EVALUATION: Students must be evaluated and successfully
complete every assigned psychomotor/affective objective (competency) in this course. A competency is
considered to be successfully completed when the student achieves the standard score as provided for
each individual assignment/competency. Multiple attempts at successfully completing each
assignment/competency will be allowed only at the instructors discretion. Students must not anticipate,
nor expect, a repeat attempt.
To calculate a final skills grade, points possible will be divided by points earned.
Regardless of any other course grades, the student will not be successful in passing this course and will
need to repeat this course, if any assignment/competency remains unsuccessfully completed by the end
of class time on the last day of the course.

Performance Competency Evaluations: ALL must be performed with at least 79% accuracy
or failure of this course will result. Comprises 35% of total grade
Psychomotor and Affective Competency (Skills & Behavior) Performance Evaluations:
ALL must be performed with at least 79% accuracy or failure of this course will result.
Comprises 20% of total grade
You will be given sufficient practice for skills involving an instructor viewed competency
performance evaluation / check off. You must pass with 80% or above for each instructor
Evaluation skill to remain in the class. Each attempt will lower your grade by 10 points.
EXAMPLE: First Attempt with no errors: 100 %
Second Attempt with no errors 90%
Third Attempt with no errors 80%
Professionalism: You will be evaluated on professionalism throughout the semester. See
evaluation form provided. During this class, professional behavior and dress is required. This
comprises 10% of your grade
Exams: Written exams comprise 60% of course grade.
Graded Assignments: You will have several graded assignments. They will be averaged with
written exams.
Homework: Homework: There is assigned homework that is to be completed in McGraw-Hill
Connect. This is required. Must have the access code/card that came with your textbook
purchase. If an access card did not come with your textbook, you will need to purchase the
access code from either the campus bookstore or directly from McGraw-Hill.
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Homework is averaged and counts as a quiz grade.

Grades will be posted on Blackboard
In addition to in class materials, you will also have materials and assignments that will be
submitted/ accessed through Blackboard

GRADING
Grading Scale
A = 93-100
B= 85-92
C = 79-84
D = 75-78
F = 0-74

Written tests = 60% of grade

Performance Evaluation = 20% of grade
Professionalism = 10 % of grade
Quizzes , Homework & Graded Assignments: 10 %

MAKE UP POLICY
Graded Assignments: Sufficient time is allowed for all assignments. Late assignments may
not be accepted. If you have a SERIOUS problem that keeps you from submitting assignments
on time, please contact the instructor immediately. The instructor will determine if the
seriousness of your problem warrants an exception to the late assignment rule. Assignments
submitted late may be assessed a minimum of a 10% grade penalty per day late, regardless of the
reason
Exceptions will NOT be considered if you do not contact the instructor either prior to or during
the week that the assignment is originally due. Late assignments will NOT be graded unless you
have received prior approval.
Exams: If you miss an exam, you must make up the exam within one week of original testing
date.
You may be assessed a minimum of a 10% grade penalty per day late, regardless of the reason
NOTE: Due to the content of this class ALL exams MUST be taken in order to remain in the
class. This is to ensure that all AAMA standards and guidelines are maintained.

COLLEGE POLICIES
Academic Honesty Statement
The College is committed to academic integrity in all its practices. The faculty value intellectual
integrity and a high standard of academic conduct. Activities that violate academic integrity
undermine the quality and diminish the value of educational achievement.
Cheating on papers, tests, or other academic works is a violation of College rules. No student
shall engage in behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor of the class, may be construed as
cheating. This may include, but is not limited to, plagiarism or other forms of academic
dishonesty such as the acquisition without permission of tests or other academic materials and/or
distribution of these materials and other academic work. This includes students who aid and abet
as well as those who attempt such behavior.
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Copyright Statement
Students shall adhere to the laws governing the use of copyrighted materials. They must insure
that their activities comply with fair use and in no way infringe on the copyright or other
proprietary rights of others and that the materials used and developed at Ivy Tech Community
College contain nothing unlawful, unethical, or libelous and do not constitute any violation of
any right of privacy.

ADA Statement
Ivy Tech Community College seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified
individuals with documented disabilities. If students need an accommodation because of a
documented disability, please contact the Office of Disability Support Services.
Disabilities Support Contact Sellersburg Campus
First Name:
Sarah
Last Name:
Richards
Phone Number:
812-246-3301 ext 4179
Email (Ivy Tech Email):
arichards19@ivytech.edu
Office/Campus Location:
Testing Center

COURSE POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Due Dates & Deadlines
The Syllabus and Course Calendar are two important tools to help students understand the
course, student and instructor expectations, and deadlines. Both documents can be found under in
the course within Blackboard.
Students are required to submit work on time for a chance to receive credit. Deadlines for each
week/assignment are summarized on the course calendar. Students should check the calendar
frequently for deadlines and to be aware of what to expect next. Deadlines are subject to change.
ONLINE INTERNET ASSIGNMENTS: Students are responsible for timely assignment
submission. Should a computer system or network go down, students must still turn in work in a
timely manner. Dont wait until the last minute. Plan ahead by seeking alternative means for
submitting work before needed. Local libraries and all Ivy Tech Community College campuses
can serve as alternative resources. Contact the closest/most convenient campus or other public
lab for schedules and Internet availability. Not having access to the required software on a home
or work computer is not a legitimate excuse for turning in homework late.
Attendance Policy Dont Get Dropped from Class!
LAST DAY TO DROP FOR 100% REFUND: 8-28-14, 2014
To avoid being dropped for non-attendance, students must attend during the first week of class.
While it is important to be timely and on-schedule throughout any course, students need to be
aware of an important college policy. Ivy Tech performs administrative drops for students who
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do not attend class early in the semester. Attendance in an online course is determined by
whether a student has submitted work or not. Assignments may actually be due on another day
(see course calendar), but students need to turn in something worth points before the NSW
deadline in order to avoid being dropped for non-attendance.
Last Day to Withdraw:
If a student wishes to withdraw from this course, students are responsible for completing an
official withdrawal form with the registrar. The last day to withdraw from this course is:
Last day to drop an 8 week class : 10-4-14
Right of Revision
The college reserves the right to change any statements, policies or scheduling as necessary.
Students will be informed promptly of any and all changes.

COURSE COMMUNICATION
Instructor Commitment
Ivy Tech Community College instructors are committed to responding to students within two
business days. If a student sends communication, but does not receive a response, they should
double-check that the correct communication method was used and that the correct location is
being checked for a reply.
Email: all students must use the email function of the course for course-related communications.
Students can send email from within the course in Blackboard, but will not receive responses
inside the course. All emails are received in the Campus Connect email system. Students can
also use the Campus Connect email system to send email.
To access email from within the course:
1. Log into Blackboard & enter the course.
2. Click on the Communication & Tools button, then Send Email. Please DO NOT use
the MESSAGES feature inside Communication.
3. Select All Instructor Users to email the instructor.
4. To send an email to another member of the class, choose Select Users and choose the
name(s) from the list. Use the right-facing arrow to move the person into the recipient
box.
If you send an email from Blackboard, the response will be sent to your college email account
outside of Blackboard located in Campus Connect. To access Campus Connect, go to:
http://cc.ivytech.edu.
Online Communication Etiquette: Students are expected to uphold their responsibilities in
terms of appropriate and professional communication with faculty and peers. Please review the
Students Rights and Responsibilities section of the student handbook and review common
netiquette (Internet etiquette) practices, like those found at: http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.

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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Optional Campus Support
Students are welcome to use the services and equipment available at the most convenient Ivy
Tech Campus. Services include academic advising, equipment, libraries, and tutoring. Please
locate the most convenient Ivy Tech campus by reviewing the information at
http://ivytech.edu/campuses/.
Library
The Ivy Tech Library is available to students on- and off-campus, offering full text journals,
books, and other resources essential for course assignments. The Library can be accessed from
the Library tab in Blackboard or from the Library tab in Campus Connect.
Click for Help for Blackboard
Log into Blackboard at http://online.ivytech.edu and visit the Click for Help tab for
information about computer downloads. This tab provides students with important computer
information, including security software, viewer software for users without Microsoft products,
adobe reader, flash player, java, and more.

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Fall SEMESTER 2014
1st 8 weeks
WEEK

Chapters- Topics to be covered

Deliverables / handouts/ activities

Orientation to class/clinical setting

Syllabus& course overview

Handouts: Syllabus,

Hx exercises / Bb exercises (32 & 33)
Register on Active Sims
Complete exercises /
practice/homework as assigned

Register on Active Sims
Complete exercises /
practice/homework as assigned
Hand washing / gloving

Tues. 8-26-14

1
Thur. 8-28-14

Chapters 32 & 33
Principles of asepsis & Infection control techniques
Lecture & Hand-washing
Continue with Chapters 32 & 33
Autoclaving & wrapping of instruments
Continue Gloving

2
Tues. 9-2-14

2
THUR 9-4-14

Begin chapter 36 History & PE, Interviewing Patient

3
Tues. 9-9-14

3
Thurs. 9-11-14

4
Tues.9-16-14

4
Thurs.9-18-14
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Handouts

Complete Worksheets
Continue ACTIVSim activity
Register on Active Sims
Complete exercises /
practice/homework as assigned

EXAM: CHAPTER 32 & 33

Continue Chapter 36

Review Ch 36
Case Hx. Role Playing

EXAM: CHAPTER 36
Begin Chapter 37

ACTIVSim ACTIVITY related to

Chapter

Vital Signs, TPR, CH 37

Documentation

Register on Active Sims

Complete exercises /
practice/homework as assigned

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Tue 9-23--14

5
Thurs. 9-25-14

Tues. 9-30-14

7
Thurs. 10-9-14

Begin Ch. 39 Basic Specialties

OB/GYN trays

Tues. 10-14-14

Thurs. 10-16-14

Continue online activities

Continue and Review Ch 35 & 38

Work on positions
Continue Vitals Ck- offs
EXAM: CH 35 & 38

Continue Ch 35 & 38
Different Exams: Vision Screening, Otoscope,
Ophthalmoscope

Practice Bandaging
Continue Vital Signs, Infant Measurements

Continue Ch 35 & Begin Ch 38

Continue with Vitals Check-offs
Positioning Patient
Worksheets
(Ch 35 & 38 will be tested together)

Thurs.10-2-14

Tues. 10-7-14

ACTIVSim ACTIVITY related to

Chapter 37
EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS ASSIGN.

EXAM : CHAPTER 37 VITALS

Check off on Vital Signs,
Begin Ch 35 Preparing Exam Room

Continue Ch 37 Blood Pressure

Begin Working on Ch 43 Online Blackboard
Assignment :Emergency Prep & First Aid

LAST DAY OF CLINICAL I

Continue Chapter 39
Work on tray set-ups

Will be an online graded assignment

as well as the activities related to Ch.
49 Nutrition & Special Diets BB
Assignment

Register on Active Sims
Complete exercises /
practice/homework as assigned
Bb assignment Ch. 43 due!
ACTIVSim ACTIVITY related to
Chapter 35
ACTIVSim ACTIVITY related to
Chapter 35 & 38
Bb assignment 49 due!
ACTIVSim ACTIVITY related to
Chapter 35 & 38
EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS DUE!!
ACTIVSim ACTIVITY related to
Chapter 39
Register on Active Sims
Complete exercises /
practice/homework as assigned
ACTIVSim ACTIVITY related to
Chapter 39

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