MEDA 105 - MA: Transition to Practice I: Clinical

2.00 Credits
Introductory clinical experience centered on fundamental medical assisting skills that have been introduced thus far in the Medical Assisting Program. Students will be supervised by instructors and staff at a variety of clinical sites.
Prerequisite Prerequisite: Completion of AHE 115, MEDA 100, MEDA 101, SHS 170.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Safely and effectively perform all patient care skills as outlined in the skills checklist under supervision of the clinical instructor and partner clinic staff.
Utilize constructive feedback from partner clinic staff and college faculty to improve and build skills.
Properly record and submit the required clinical practicum paperwork.
Share and discuss clinical experiences while protecting patient and student confidentiality.
Address legal/ethical issues, clinical reasoning, empathy towards others and demonstrate awareness of diversity in the community they serve.

Course Typically Offered
Winter