ALHS 1811 - Medical Assistant Practicum I

Credit hours: 8

Prerequisites: This is a required course in the AAS Health Science for a Medical Assistant. Department Approval granted through Articulation Agreement.

Course Description:
Learning experiences in defined competencies, goals, and learning outcomes in the TCAT Medical Assistant program. A minimum of 47 contact hours per credit hour awarded. Documentation of approved departmental assessment is required. Not part of a TN Transfer

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Show competence in the specialty.
Demonstrate skills required of exam room tech.
Demonstrate knowledge, definition, and pronunciation of medical terminology.
Demonstrate mastery of medical keyboarding using correct techniques.
Describe, define, and discuss, basic understanding of Allied Health Issues.
Define the history and philosophy of the medical assisting profession.