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Dec 10, 2024
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MA 196 - Office Practicum Credits: 3 Lecture Contact Hours: 1 Off Site Contact Hours Without Faculty: 12 Description: The student will participate in a 180-hour non-paid externship under the direction of a physician and/or the office manager or supervisor. The externship is structured to provide experience in performing administrative and clinical procedures in a physician office, clinic or ambulatory healthcare setting. The student will interact with other healthcare professionals performing and observing skills of a medical assistant. It is an opportunity that will allow a student to apply theory to practice.
Prerequisites: HIT 114 with a minimum grade of 2.0. MA 155 with a minimum grade of 2.0. MA 175 with a minimum grade of 2.0. MA 180 with a minimum grade of 2.0. All students must complete the following prior to registering: background check, drug screen, physical and immunizations. Corequisites: None. Recommended: None.
Course Category: Occupational This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter Check Course Availability
Course Competencies
- Explain the skills of the general, clinical and administrative aspects of medical assisting.
- Assess the activities performed and observed while at the practicum site.
- Research job opportunities for medical assistants.
- Develop a resume and cover letter.
- Compile a medical office procedure manual.
- Complete the application for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination.
- Develop a preparation plan for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination.
- Complete a mock Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination.
- Apply legal implications.
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