MEDA 297 Medical Assistant Practicum

9 credits

This class provides students an academic and supervised clinical experience. The medical assistant externship will apply didactic theories in a safe, supervised practicum in an outpatient ambulatory setting. Students put into practice their administrative and clinical skills to foster professional growth and self-confidence in the role of a medical assistant. Students are also provided an opportunity to discuss professional concerns, events, and activities that pertain to medical assisting during the weekly seminar. Seminar topics will include resume writing, interview skills, professional networking, advanced college degree exploration, and CMA exam review.

Prerequisites: MEDA 115, MEDA 116, MEDA 118, MEDA 119, MEDA 121, MEDA 130, MEDA 207, MEDA 208, MEDA 219, MEDA 221, and MEDA 222

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

Students will successfully complete a 210-hour practicum in a clinical setting
Students will participate in weekly seminar meetings online
Students will participate in the CMA review class immediately after the seminar

Total Hours: 230 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Field-Based Experience (Practicum or Internship) Hours: 210