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Apply Anatomy & Physiology
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I.C.14
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Describe basic principles of first aid as they pertain to the ambulatory healthcare setting
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I.P.1
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Measure and record:
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a.
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blood pressure
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b.
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temperature
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c.
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pulse
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d.
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respirations
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e.
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height
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f.
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weight
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g.
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length (infant)
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h.
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head circumference (infant)
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i.
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pulse oximetry
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I.P.2
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Perform:
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a.
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electrocardiography
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d.
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pulmonary function testing
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I.P.4
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Verify the rules of medication administration:
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a.
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right patient
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b.
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right medication
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c.
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right dose
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d.
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right route
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e.
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right time
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f.
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right documentation
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I.P.5
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Select proper sites for administering parenteral medication
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I.P.6
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Administer oral medications
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I.P.7
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Administer parenteral (excluding IV) medications
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I.P.8
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Instruct and prepare a patient for a procedure or a treatment
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I.P.9
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Assist provider with a patient exam
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I.A.1
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Incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient assessment
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I.A.2
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Incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient care
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I.A.3
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Show awareness of a patient’s concerns related to the procedure being performed
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Apply Mathematics
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II.C.6
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Analyze healthcare results as reported in:
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a.
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graphs
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II.P.4
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Document on a growth chart
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Apply Infection Control
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III.C.2
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Describe the infection cycle including:
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a.
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the infectious agent
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b.
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reservoir
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c.
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susceptible host
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d.
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means of transmission
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e.
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portals of entry
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f.
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portals of exit
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III.C.3
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Define the following as practiced within an ambulatory care setting:
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a.
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medical asepsis
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b.
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surgical asepsis
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III.C.5
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Define the principles of standard precautions
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III.C.6
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Define personal protective equipment (PPE) for:
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a.
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all bloody fluids, secretions and excretions
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b.
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blood
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c.
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non-intact skin
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d.
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mucous membranes
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III.P.2
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Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE)
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III.P.3
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Perform handwashing
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III.P.4
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Prepare items for autoclaving
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III.P.5
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Perform sterilization procedures
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III.P.6
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Prepare a sterile field
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III.P.7
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Perform within a sterile field
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III.P.8
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Perform wound care
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III.P.9
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Perform dressing change
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Apply Nutrition
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IV.C.1
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Describe dietary nutrients including:
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a.
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carbohydrates
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b.
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fat
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c.
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protein
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d.
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minerals
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e.
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electrolytes
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f.
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vitamins
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g.
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fiber
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h.
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water
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IV.C.2
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Define the function of dietary supplements
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IV.C.3
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Identify the special dietary needs for:
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a.
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weight control
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b.
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diabetes
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c.
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cardiovascular disease
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d.
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hypertension
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e.
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cancer
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f.
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lactose sensitivity
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g.
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gluten-free
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h.
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food allergies
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IV.P.1
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Instruct a patient according to patient’s special dietary needs
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IV.A.1
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Show awareness of patient’s concerns regarding a dietary change
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Explain Concepts of Effective Communication
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V.C.6
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Define coaching a patient as it relates to:
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a.
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health maintenance
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b.
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disease prevention
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c.
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compliance with treatment plan
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e.
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adaptions relevant to individual patient needs
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V.P.1
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Use feedback techniques to obtain patient information including:
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a.
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reflection
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b.
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restatement
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c.
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clarification
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V.P.3
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Use medical terminology correctly and pronounced accurately to communicate information to providers and patients
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V.P.4
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Coach patients regarding:
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b.
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health maintenance
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d.
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treatment plan
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V.P.5
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Coach patients appropriately considering:
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a.
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cultural diversity
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b.
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developmental life stage
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c.
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communication barriers
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V.P.10
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Facilitate referrals to community resources in the role of a patient navigator
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V.P.11
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Report relevant information concisely and accurately
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