The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is a test used to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous changes in the uterine cervix. As a medical assistant in a doctor's office, you may be asked to assist the doctor with Pap smears which are often combined with breast examinations as part of regular health screening. This module teaches you how to prepare for and assist with a routine breast examination and Pap smear. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator offers two scenarios that test your ability to assist with this type of routine examination. You will be required to set up the equipment and hand the doctor the appropriate instruments for either a slide-based or a ThinPrep container Pap smear test. Practice the steps of the procedures online as often as you want, until you feel confident. This module is based on the entry-level competencies for which the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) test the Medical Assistant.
You’ll learn
relevant medical terminology
correct pre-procedure and post-procedure considerations
to visualize the anatomy of the female internal genitalia and the breast, with our anatomical illustrations and 3D model
how to perform equipment set-up for a Pap smear test
the correct specimen preparation and labeling for a Pap smear test
to practice and perfect your skills in how to prepare for, and assist the doctor with a breast examination and Pap smear; including patient positioning, correct handling of instruments, and the appropriate transfer and fixing techniques for specimen samples for both slide- and liquid-based tests.
correct recording and reporting procedures
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Introduction
Step 1 - Preparation
Step 1.1 - Equipment preparation
Step 1.2 - Medical assistant preparation
Step 1.3 - Patient preparation
Step 2 - Assist the physician with the breast exam
Step 3 - Assist the physician with the pelvic exam and Pap test
Step 3.1 - Standard Pap smear test
Step 3.2 - Liquid-based Pap test
Step 3.3 - Pelvic examination
Step 4 - Complete the procedure
Step 4.1 - Prepare the specimen for the laboratory
Step 4.2 - Complete the documentation
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
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