MDCA 2405 - Medical Assistant Practicum
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Pre or Corequisite: MDCA 2403 Medical Assisting III
Course Description:
An unpaid, supervised practicum (externship) of at least 160 contact hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting, performing psychomotor and affective competencies, must be completed prior to graduation. On-site supervision of the student must be provided by an individual who has knowledge of the medical assisting profession. The practicum experience and instruction of students will be meaningful and parallel in content and concept with the material presented in lecture and laboratory sessions. The affiliate sites will afford students a variety of experiences.
The Practicum (Externship) is provided to enable second-year Medical Assisting students to receive practical training and experience in approved affiliate sites: general and specialty physician’s offices under the supervision of physicians, office managers, CMAs, and other trained personnel.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Acquire practical experience in a medical office setting.
- Apply medical assisting administrative and clinical skills in a medical facility.
- Gain an understanding of his/her role as a member of the health care team.
- Supplement theory with practical applications in the everyday activities of health care facilities to reinforce preparation for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
|
