Babies, Babies and more Babies

Hi Folks,

Some of our studies this week involve conception to birth.  Remember to bring in your questions or put one in the ? envelope on my cabinet so I can address it with the class.


Question of the Day:   (This is an FYI)  Thanks Lauren, this hopefully answers the question.

Can testicular cancer be detected by a male urinating on a pregancy test/reagent strip?

According to the American Cancer Society, pregnancy tests work by detecting a hormone called Beta-HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). Beta-HCG is produced by the cells of a woman's placenta during pregnancy, but is also excreted by some tumors "including some, but not all, testicular cancers," the cancer society says.

"At the time of diagnosis, only a small minority of men with testicular cancer have HCG levels high enough to be detected by a home urine pregnancy test," says Dr. Ted Gansler, director of medical content for the American Cancer Society, in a statement. "More sensitive blood tests for HCG with a lower cutoff level could detect a somewhat higher percentage, but several non-cancerous conditions can cause false positive results. "Current evidence does not indicate that screening the general population of men with a urine test for HCG (or with urine or blood tests for any other tumor marker) can find testicular cancer early enough to reduce testicular cancer death rates".

FIELD TRIP FORMS.....EVERYONE bring it tomorrow, AVHS bring on Thursday FOR SURE. (Unless you're coming to class!!!!)  Parent signature required and no procrastination!

MEMORIZE YOUR SS#  Very important!!!  Have a safe and fun evening!

Cell phone greeting and email addresses - now that you are becoming interns/professionals, change your greeting and email to reflect a professional person;

EXAMPLES: 

No ringtones....just the message.

Cell:   Hello, you have reached Jane at 925 123-4567, thank you for calling and feel free to leave a message.  Thank you.

Email:  You'll need a new email if yours is not professional.  Create a new one to use for college/employment/internship and make sure you remember the password.

Don't use...... hotsexyone@gmail or nicknames!!!  :-/  Nooooooooo.
         
Try something like this: smithjane123@gmail.com

This blog courtesy of the birthday girl, Lidia and Ms. Erceg  
 P.S. UC Santa Cruz representative in our Med Occs Classroom at 11:25 tomorrow!!!

Don't just sit there......help me!

Happy Friday!

Hello Everyone,

I want everyone to have a great weekend.

    Please include the following in your weekend plans:

1. Keenan Online assignment is due, without fail, on Monday, 10/30.  Don't procrastinate!

2. Review the Mock Interview Rubric.  Be prepared for mock interviews in the classroom. See the
    questions on last night's blog!  And....go to your closet so you have an interview outfit ready on
    hangars in your closet.  Feel free to send me a pic of you in head-to-toe professional clothes!

3. Ask parents and write down:

•     What is the name of the medical insurance do you/your family have?
•      Is this insurance and HMO, PPO or other type of insurance?
•      What is the co-pay for office visits, ER visits and medication/prescriptions?

Want to warm up a cold winter?   Since you are checking closets.......

Huggins Real Estate Group is partnering with One Warm Coat to host a warm coat drive.  If you would like to warm someone up this winter by donating a gently warn coat, the coat drive will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11th outside the our ROP Office.  1040 Florence Road, Livermore.


Lastly, please be prepared to answer these questions on Monday...

• What is MRSA?   https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-mrsa#1

• What is C-Diff?   https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/clostridium-difficile-colitis#1

Take care,

Ms. Erceg

What is "Ethical Behavior"?

Hello Everyone!


Homework:

Ethics is defined as principles of ethical and moral conduct as they relate to the medical profession.

Please read this code of ethics according to the American Association of Medical Assistants, and be prepared to discuss tomorrow:

http://www.vvc.edu/academic/allied_health/medical-assisting/code-of-ethics-and-creed.shtml

Please review this site regarding dialysis and bring in any questions you may have:

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/dialysisinfo

Work on defining the 28 vocabulary terms on infection control. (You should have all 28 defined by now...I'll check in on you tomorrow)

KEENAN ONLINE DONE? Please provide your own binder clip, attach the checklist on top of your certificates that are in chronological order according to the checklist.

Develop the answers to these 3 questions asked by the interviewer at your next interview:

1. Tell me something about yourself. (keep it brief)

2. Why should I choose you as our intern/employee?

3.What questions do you have for me?

FLASHCARD FRENZY FRIDAY tomorrow...Bring your flashcards in (all of them)

By the way, great job on anticipating the needs of the pediatric office and scheduling today!

This blog provided by:

Ms. Erceg and Ariana

Anticipating the Need

Hi Everyone,

That's what scheduling is all about - ancipating the need! By the way, don't forget all of the customer service/patient service we provide at the highest level now at our jobs and during our internship.

As we delve further into the world of scheduling, the service element continues to infiltrate the process, doesn't it?  We must anticipate the needs of the doctor, facility and patient.  We'll talk tomorrow about different types of scheduling systems and how they apply to different types of offices.

I have started to look over your scenarios and real-life stories of customer service challenges.  I am seeing a lot of great GAA responses instead of the negative reactive behaviors.  Good job!!!

Regarding cranberry juice and its effects on UTI's:

http://www.umassd.edu/chrc/cranberriesandhealth/


Homework:

Work on your flashcards to ensure you have the combining forms down for the digestive, urinary and reproductive system for both female and male.  Study these in your MT book.

Flashcard Frenzy Friday on 10/27.  Bring in your flashcards!!!

Keenan online assignments due Monday 10/30, but I prefer Friday 10/27. 
IMPORTANT:  Anticipate the need of your teacher and your grade! Do not hesitate to come see me about any concerns you have in completing the assignments! 

Go Med Occs!!!

Mrs. Erceg

Blog....what blog?

Hi Everyone,

I admit it....I rushed out for an appointment yesterday and did not post to the blog.  Thank you all for checking it anyway.

Homework:

Please write down a scenario or real-life event in which an angry patient/client/customer is angry or upset and how you calm them nicely and assure them that you will do all you can to help.
Be specific and detailed (one paragraph).

Study the MT on digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.

As we approach our next body system, the reproductive system, please know questions come up.

If you have a question that involves sex and/or the reproductive system, please write it down on a piece of paper and don't write your name on it.  Type it up if you'd like.  I will have an envelope in the classroom and I will address each one by saying "A student wants to know.....".  This way, I can prepare for discussion.  (If the question is not read out loud to the class, you'll have to come see me - some questions cannot be answered in an open forum).


KEENAN ONLINE PROBLEMS?

The rep said to try Chrome or Firefox (switch browers and try again).

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Erceg

Have a Great Weekend!

Hello All,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lisette and Emma!  We'll tell you again on Monday.  Have a lot of fun.

Thank you Bella A. for presenting on your health concerns and management.  You are truly an expert in self-advocacy.  Show this to mom...I am very proud of you and the students appreciated everything you talked about.  It took a lot to share all of that and for that, I thank you.

No homework, but here's a thought...

Pack up some healthy, nutritious foods in containers or baggies on Sunday and set yourself up for a very nutritious, energy-packed week!  Cook meals in advance as well so you can reheat or "reinvent".

You all have awesome new shirts now, so wear them proudly and brag about Medical Occupations. You have earned bragging rights! I am so happy you are all in the class. Keep up the good work...and good attitudes! 

Take care and see you Monday.

Ms. Erceg

Hope you had a "GAS" today

Hello Everyone,

I'm glad you all have a sense of humor...my special assistants, Jillian, Jori and Asia, did a great job with sound effects today. Flatulence can be funny!  It also indicates that our digestive system is working.

How about my digestive system joke.....

Have you heard about the movie called "Constipation"? ..............it never came out.  HA HA HA 

We have Med Occs shirts now. Thanks again Lidia.  The shirts are great!  The morning class will get their shirts tomorrow.

Homework:

Bring in your 5-day food/nutrition plan and a therapeutic diet printed out from the internet for a family member or friend.

See you tomorrow and we'll swallow the rest of the digestive system and talk more about the importance of confidentiality and medical records.  I know...keep your excitement level under control. :-)

Have a great evening.

Ms. Erceg

Good Fuel = Better Test Scores!

Hello Everyone,

Test on Chapters 5, 6 and 7 tomorrow.  NOTE:  On study guide, change orthostatic hypertension to orthostatic hypotension, okay?

For Tomorrow:

Bring in your food plan you started - (five small meals per day) that you can follow next week and set it up on paper or on a table on your computer.  We'll continue with it tomorrow.

My Food/Nutrition Plan for the Week of 10/23 to 10/27

TIME OF DAY:                       7:15         10:15            12:15           3:15          6:15   WATER INTAKE

MONDAY 10/23

TUESDAY 10/24

WEDNESDAY 10/25

THURSDAY 10/26

FRIDAY 10/27


Be brave! Choose a variety of foods (some new) that incorporate lean/healthy proteins, veggies, fruits, grains and sources of calcium.  Remember, this is your food plan, one that is aligned with your needs. Give those tastebuds a workout with some new foods.  Try new things! By the way....can you turn in your Keenan Online assignments early?  Due 10/30 - no exceptions.

For a family member or friend.....help them with a therapeutic diet for the condition(s) they are managing. Look up online the best foods/diet that are recommended.

FYI:

Metabolism: Term that is used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of the cells and the organism in order to maintain life.

By the way here is BMR defined:  

Your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is an estimate of how many calories you'd burn if you were to do nothing but rest for 24 hours. It represents the minimum amount of energy needed to keep your body functioning, including breathing and keeping your heart beating.

Just for fun:  http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

The "baseline" metabolic rate is measured as the basal metabolic rate (BMR) for an endotherm or as the standard metabolic rate(SMR) for an ectotherm.


By the way....are you ready to turn in your Keenan Online assignments early?  Due Monday, 10/30 - no exceptions.

Lastly... Med Occs shirts should be in the classroom tomorrow or on Friday.  Hooray Lidia!  She will bring them in.

Have a wonderful evening.

Ms. Erceg

Got Nutrition?

Hi Everyone!

Homework:

Please bring in one or more food labels from home or a snack you buy.  It can be a food or beverage.
Remember, bring in empty packages that are clean and don't remove labels from unopened cans...ha ha.


Just for fun:

http://RL101.com   

What's your career path?  Also check out https://www.cacareerzone.org/

Take care and see you tomorrow!

Ms. Erceg

Tomorrow night is the College and Career Fair!

Hello Everyone,

Thanks to all of you that are attending and/or volunteering tomorrow night.  I look forward to seeing you there.  Look sharp and bring a pen and something to write on.  GHS 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.


Angel, you noticed a few things missing from the study guide, respiratory system hints and I found a few others and added them.  They were on page two of my notes!  Thank you from me and the class thanks you!

Study Guide for 10/19 test on Ch. 5, 6 and 7  MT   (UPDATED)

Heart anatomy

Systole/Diastole

Infarct

Orthostatic Hypertension

Auscultation

Murmur

Regurgitation

Ligation

Aneurysm

Embolus

-lytic

Sanguinous

Term that pertains to producing fibers

Clotting cell

-cytosis

-penia

Plasma

What substances does plasma transport?

Plasma proteins

Why are RBC’s red?

Bilirubin

Pathogens – define

Do monocytes release histamine?

Agranulocytes    

ADDED:

Blood Types and antibodies each one makes

Universal donor and universal recipient

Process of respiration

Anatomy of the respiratory system

Respiratory membrane

Lung volumes and capacities

Inhalation

Paranasal sinuses

Please talk to your family about nutrition and grocery shopping.  What can you agree on regarding changes that lower sugar and fats?

How is your Keenan online assignments coming along?  Set the date to turn it in on 10/20.  I know it's due 10/30, but I don't want anyone to have excuses about printers, papers, online access, etc.  Thanks.

See you tomorrow!

Ms. Erceg

Happy Weekend!

Hi Everyone!

Melia - Thank you for doing a demonstration of the Epi-Pen in the PM Class.  I'll do my best on Monday to show the AM class.  For those who need info on purchase...Melia said to look up Auvi-Q and ask about paying a co-payment instead of full price (check with your medical insurance company).

Sunny and Marriam: Thank you both in advance for representing ROP at the HOSA conference tomorrow.

Hmmmmm...FACT or FICTION? 
https://www.naturalnews.com/044902_microchips_medical_implants_population_control.html

Due Monday 10/16:

Current Medications List - Fill out without real name and info (even if it's you).

Next week:  The digestive system....it will be a real GAS!  Ha ha

Have a great weekend!!

Mrs. Erceg

Caution....Busy Teacher on Board

Hello Everyone!

As we get closer to our goal of being super interns and prepared for internship, I need your utmost cooperation. We, the Med Occs Team, must do all we can to ensure a positive and seamless transition from full-time classroom to community classroom. The process of creating this transition is multi-layered, detailed and at times, frustrating. I'll need you to be extra cautious and communicate well, as I need your help to make this all work. Thank you from your internship coordinator/teacher.

Your site assignments, badges and uniforms will be given to you within the next few weeks.  Once you know your specialty area, you will study not only the specialty, but the facility/organization as well.  Anticipating the need is paramount to your success as an intern, and I will be your support system.  Remember, you will all be amazing, competent interns that produce an enthusiastic invite for next year's students!

Here is a study guide for next week's test:

Study Guide for 10/19 test on Ch. 5, 6 and 7  MT

Heart anatomy

Systole/Diastole

Infarct

Orthostatic Hypertension

Auscultation

Murmur

Regurgitation

Ligation

Aneurysm

Embolus

-lytic

Sanguinous

Term that pertains to producing fibers

Clotting cell

-cytosis

-penia

Plasma

What substances does plasma transport?

Plasma proteins

Why are RBC’s red?

Bilirubin

Pathogens – define

Do monocytes release histamine?

Agranulocytes

SHIRT ORDER COMPLETE.....they arrive to us on Wednesday.  THANK YOU LIDIA and all of you that ordered.

FYI:

From our guest speaker Lauren, the MFT:

There is a crisis text line through Alameda County that students may be interested in volunteering in the future. I believe you only have to be 18 to participate. Though the training and discussion of suicide can be intense for some, this is a wonderful way to have free training and learning empathic responses in addition to building a resume. 

Warmly,

Lauren Genung
Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern# 101685
Horizons Family Counseling
1110 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore, Ca 94551
925-371-4747


Pssssst......COUNTDOWN to KEENAN ONLINE!  Due 10/30 - Earlier completion is better!!!

Take care,

Ms. Erceg

Back to Our Normal Schedule

Hi Everyone,

What an interesting day.  You all did a great job working in the PDR (Physician's Desk Reference) today.  We will continue our lesson on the PDR Friday.

Homework:

1. Due tomorrow - Get quackery assignment ready to turn in "Remedies and Advertisements" (two each!)  Be thorough and write out the information on two remedies, (home or other - fact or fiction?) and write about why you are skeptical about the advertisements you chose. What made you say...."Hey, wait a minute"! (bring in a print out or cut ad out and bring in for me).

2. Go to this website: http://www.ahima.org/   Print or bring in notes specifically on the types of certification in the area of medical records management.  This was due today...but we had a weird schedule...bring tomorrow for sure!


Sunny and Marriam....Thank you for agreeing to represent ROP at the HOSA Conference at DHS this Saturday, 10/14. We'll help you with arranging your demonstration of a med occs skill!

Test coming up on Thursday 10/19 - MT Chapters 5, 6 and 7.  I will talk to you about what will be on the test so you know what to study.


GUESS WHAT?   Thanks to Lidia and all of you...our shirt order is going through!  Thank you!

We have a guest speaker tomorrow and she will be talking about her career and biomedical engineering.

Take care,

Ms. Erceg

Weird Schedule Tomorrow!

Hello Everyone:

ARRIVAL TIMES for TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY 10/11:

GHS:  Arrive 12:00
LHS: AM/Arrive 1:00
LHS: PM/Arrive 2:15
AVHS: Arrive 2:15
DHS: Arrive 2:15

GO TO:

 https://www.customink.com/g/wyj0-00b6-4rrg   (SAVE the order from being cancelled!)

Some folks planning to order TONIGHT:  Jane, AJ, Christian, Gabby, Anna, Elisa, Arielle, Lindsay, Pranavi, Marriam, Sophia and Natalie.


 Homework:







1. Go to this website: http://www.ahima.org/   Print or bring in notes specifically on the types of certification in the area of medical records management.

2. Order Med Occs Shirt - Please order!

3. Please bookmark: https://www.jointcommission.org/about_us/about_the_joint_commission_main.aspx

4. Please bookmark:
https://www.osha.gov/youngworkers/resources.html   This is OSHA for Teens

Take care,

Ms. Erceg

We only need 5 more!!!

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for another enjoyable day in Med Occs.

Guess what???  If five more of you get online tonight and place your order for your Med Occs shirt, we'll have met the goal and the order can be processed!  We only have a few days left. :-(

Please...if you can - Here is the link:    https://www.customink.com/g/wyj0-00b6-4rrg


Having trouble with the W#?  I know it's been tough for a few of you.  Give me an update tomorrow:

Willow, Ashley, Armita, Kylie, Lauren, Scott, Pranavi and Christian.

Reminders:

Your assignment on 2 Home Remedies/2 Advertised "Medical Miracles" from the 10/5 blog is due this Thursday, 10/12.  Questions?  Please ask during class.

Only a few of you need your FLU SHOT....hope it's done today - today is the deadline.

You are all doing great in complying with the reduction in parking spaces.  Good thing it won't last forever!  Hang in there.

Homework:

Prepare for discussion on Chapter 7 in your MT book as well as showing me flashcards.  Please bring them in.  Take some notes on pathology from the chapter...which of the illnesses and conditions are unfamiliar to you?

Take a look:   http://www.ahima.org/   Print or bring in notes specifically on certification in the area of medical records management.

Announcement:

Kyra in the AM class has this announcement for us tomorrow about her work in Interact.



Have a great evening!

Ms. Erceg

Have a Great Weekend.....and...

Be sure to:

1. GET YOUR FLU SHOT....if you haven't already.  DEADLINE is MONDAY!

2. Make sure you have your flashcards done for Ch. 7 in the MT book and read the chapter. 

3. MEMORIZE your SS#.  I will be keeping these confidential for the purpose of reporting volunteer SS#'s to medical facilities that require them on applications. Instead of you writing your SS# on an application, Kaiser for instance, I will report via a confidential document.  Once reported, my copy will be destroyed.

4. Assignment due 10/12: Talk to your friends, family and even your doctor about this assignment.

I'm looking for some interesting, far-fetched, outrageous "home remedies" that either work....or don't!

Your assignment:

Write down two “medical miracles” your family believes in (home remedies that are non-pharmaceutical).  Or, you can write down two remedies you have heard about or seen that are just too

good to be true..or you believe to be true. Why makes you suspicious about these?

Write or print two advertisements that promise a cure, but your are skeptical.  What is it about

the advertisements or information that lead you to believe they do not work? Is the remedy culturally based? Special recipes?

NOTE:  None of the remedies or advertised cures can be in any way sexually related.  Thank you.

DUE:  Thursday, October 12, 2017

Get some rest, enjoy your weekend and see you on Monday! NEXT POST: Monday, 10/9

Ms. Erceg

Hello Everyone,


Thanks to ALL of you for making my birthday ahhhhhmaaaaaazing!  I am so touched by your generosity and kindness.

Lidia, bringing me that Starbucks coffee was awesome.  The cupcake from Bella is going to be a hit at dinner tonight. I enjoyed the happy birthday song this morning, the gift cards and of course, the Cheetos in the afternoon as well as flowers and balloons. The cards you wrote touched my heart.
You all rock!!! 

Another thank you....to the STUDENT VOLUNTEERS for the College and Career Fair 10/17! 
You are already an amazing group of people and along with Tri-Valley ROP, I thank you!  Still want to volunteer and haven't signed up?  Here's your contact person/volunteer coordinator:

Text to:  Alexis at (510) 909-5059


GHS:  Great job on the skit today!  Get some sleep tonight so you can focus tomorrow. :-)


In addition to Lauren's presentation (the MFT Intern)....Here is a "text" line for those in crisis and don't want to meet anyone in person or talk over the phone: Text to 741741 and a crisis counselor will text with you about depression, suicide, emotional distress, etc.  Tell your friends - you could help someone by educating and informing.


COLLEGE VISITS TO ROOM 108/GHS at LUNCH:

10/12- Azusa Pacific

10/16- St. Mary's

10/18- University of the Pacific

10/19- USC

10/25- Boise State

HOMEWORK:

Read Chapter 7 in your MT book - We're ready to take a deep breath (or two) and study the respiratory system!  Make flashcards on the combining forms, prefixes and suffixes as well.

Thanks again to the nicest class ever!

Ms. Erceg

Med Occs Shirt Ordering Time!

Hello Everyone,

No homework tonight, just order your shirt!

MED OCCS SHIRTS.....need at least 20 more on order!!!

This is the new link to the order form for the shirts. The price for the shirts is around $17, but in order for this price to be set, at least 30 people have to buy the shirts. 

https://www.customink.com/g/wyj0-00b6-4rrg

Our Guest Speaker Today:

Lauren Genung, MFTI #101385

Horizons Family Counseling

lgenung@cityoflivermore.net   (Email her please...if you need help or advice!)

GHS – Tues/Weds – CCC Rm B

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:

Tri-Valley College and Career Fair (Wear your MED OCCS shirt if you have it, or I'll loan you one)

Tuesday, October 17   I will have sign ups ready for tomorrow!

Volunteer benefits: 

• A free dinner
• Great networking opportunities
• Check out all of the college and career booths
• Maintaining the reputation of Med Occs students being amazing volunteers in years past!!!

Take care,

Ms. Erceg

Are you immune to fraud???

Hello All,


Lisha from 1st United Credit Union was back to speak to the PM class.  SO many people fall for financial scams!!!  Build up your immunity to fraud through financial education and research.  Don't be a victim - there are a lot of convincing con artists out there!

Please bookmark these sites in a folder on your computer so you can access them with your family:
 
bankrate.com
 
annualcreditreport.com     Credit Karma NOT recommended.


NURSING CONFERENCE NEWS:

From Kennedy and McKenzie -  Contact information for CSUEB Nursing Program:

website:  www.csueastbay.edu.nursing       email:  nursing@csueastbay.edu




This week we are studying the lymph/immune systems and blood.

Homework:

Please review carefully:

https://parentsguidecordblood.org/en/bank/cord-blood-registry



MED OCCS SHIRTS.....need at least 20 more on order!!!

This is the new link to the order form for the shirts. The price for the shirts is around $17, but in order for this price to be set, at least 30 people have to buy the shirts. 

https://www.customink.com/g/wyj0-00b6-4rrg

 

 

Take care and see you tomorrow!

 

Ms. Erceg