MEDA 220 MA Extern and Job Preparation

2 credits

Students complete requirements to enter externship, expand job-seeking skills, and develop knowledge of professional requirements to work as a certified medical assistant (MA-C) in Washington State. This course is required in the quarter prior to medical assisting externship.

Prerequisites: MEDA 125 and MEDA 139

Corequisites: MEDA 212

Course Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course students will be able to:

Search for entry-level medical assisting positions through job boards and employer websites
Create a resume for entry-level medical assisting positions
Interview for medical assisting positions
Identify requirements to apply for the MA-C certificate in Washington State
Identify steps to apply for national medical assisting exams
Describe professional qualities required of a medical assistant
Explain duties within the legal scope of a medical assistant in Washington State
Complete documentation requirements for medical assistant externship
Apply for graduation

Total Hours: 20 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20