Medical Assisting - MA 196
3 Credit Hours1 Lecture Hours12 Off-site Hours without Faculty
Course 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
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- 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.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- 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.
Course Schedule
| | 196 | 147832 | Office Practicum | HYBMC | 3 | Bishop S | 24/24/0 | Open | $67.90 | T 09:00 AM-11:52 AM HS210
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| | 196 | 127808 | Office Practicum | HYBMC | 3 | Bishop S | 21/24/0 | Open | $67.90 | W 09:00 AM-11:07 AM HS100
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| | 196 | 117808 | Office Practicum | HYBMC | 3 | Bishop S | 20/24/0 | Open | $50.00 | W 02:00 PM-06:54 PM HS100
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