MCCCD Program Description

Diagnostic Tests and Treatments

Course: HUC113

First Term: 2015 Spring

Lecture 4.0 Credit(s) 4.0 Period(s) 4.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Understanding and interpreting physician`s orders for the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) and other health care workers. Terminology, symbols and abbreviations for diagnostic procedures and treatments.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the purpose of the patient chart (electronic and paper-based) including its importance as a legal document. (I) 2. Identify and state the purpose of standard and supplemental chart forms. (I) 3. Describe the processes of preparing and maintaining patients` charts. (I) 4. Describe the classifications and categories of the physician orders. (II) 5. Identify doctors` orders for nursing orders and explain the unit coordinator`s responsibilities for transcription or processing. (III) 6. Identify doctors` orders for nutrition and explain the unit coordinator`s responsibilities for transcription or processing. (IV) 7. Explain the importance of nutritional orders as part of a preparation for diagnostic tests, therapies and surgery. (IV) 8. Given the names, titles of, and abbreviations for specific medications/diagnostic tests/therapeutic services/nursing orders, describe the purpose of these medications, tests, and services and orders. (IV-X) 9. Identify doctors` orders for medications and explain the unit coordinator`s responsibilities for transcription or processing. (V-VI) 10. Explain the role of the HUC in identifying medication names and their classifications when requesting diagnostic tests and therapies from ancillary departments. (V-VI) 11. Identify doctors` orders for diagnostic tests, and explain the unit coordinator`s responsibilities for transcription or processing. (VII-VIII) 12. Describe the role of the HUC for tests that require routine preparations, contrast medium and consent and screening forms. (VII-VIII) 13. Identify doctors` orders for therapies/services to be done by ancillary departments, and explain the unit coordinator`s responsibilities for transcription or processing. (IX-X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Patient`s chart A. Overview B. Purpose C. Chart as a Legal Document D. Confidentiality E. Chart Holder F. Chart Rack G. Imprinter and Imprinter Card or Labels H. Preparation I. Maintenance J. Splitting or Thinning K. Chart Forms 1. Standard 2. Supplemental L. Reproduction II. Patient Activity, Positioning and Nursing Observation Orders A. Vocabulary B. Abbreviations C. Patient Activity 1. Activity orders D. Positioning 1. Positioning orders E. Nursing Observation Orders III. Nursing Treatment Orders A. Vocabulary B. Abbreviations C. Communication with Central Service Department D. Intestinal Elimination E. Urinary Catheterization F. Intravenous Therapy G. Transfusion of Blood, Blood Components and Plasma Substitutes H. Suction Orders I. Heat and Cold Application J. Comfort, Safety and Healing K. Blood Testing for Glucose IV. Dietary Orders A. Vocabulary B. Abbreviations C. Purpose D. Communication with Dietary Department E. Common Diets F. Special Diets G. Orders Pertaining to Intake of Foods and Fluids V. Medication Orders A. Vocabulary B. Abbreviations C. Communicating with Pharmacy D. Mediation Administration Record E. Medication Reference Books F. Medication Overview G. Components of Medication Orders H. Drug Classifications and Uses I. Common Drug Examples J. Generic and Brand Names K. Medication Stock Supply L. Renewing Medication Orders M. Discontinuing Medication Orders N. Medication Order Changes VI. Laboratory Orders A. Vocabulary B. Abbreviations C. Introduction to Laboratory Procedures D. Specimens E. Communication with the Laboratory F. Divisions of the Laboratory G. Doctor`s orders Relating to Laboratory Divisions VII. Diagnostic Imaging Orders A. Vocabulary B. Abbreviations C. Communication with Diagnostic Imaging Department D. Background Information for Radiology E. Patient Positioning F. X-Rays 1. Preparation/contrast media 2. No preparation G. Scheduling H. Special Procedures I. Computerized Tomography J. Ultrasound K. Magnetic Resonance Imaging L. Nuclear Medicine VIII. Other Diagnostic Studies A. Vocabulary B. Abbreviations C. Cardiovascular Studies D. Electroencephalography E. Endoscopy F. Gastroenterology G. Pulmonary Function Studies H. Polysomnography Studies IX. Treatment Orders A. Vocabulary B. Abbreviations C. Traction and Orthopedic Orders D. Respiratory Care Orders E. Physical Therapy Orders F. Occupational Therapy G. Electromyography H. Cardiovascular Catheterization and Surgical Interventions I. Wound Care J. Dialysis K. Radiation Therapy X. Miscellaneous Orders A. Vocabulary B. Abbreviation C. Consultation D. Health Record E. Home Care Department F. Scheduling G. Social Service Department H. Temporary Absence I. Transfer and Discharge J. Miscellaneous

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 28, 2014

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