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Jul 02, 2024
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MEDA 205 - MA: Transition to Practice II: Clinical
4.00 Credits
Practical experience in the clinical, diagnostic, and administrative skills and functional role of the medical assistant. Students will be supervised by instructors and staff at a variety of clinical sites. Includes seminars addressing employment strategies.
Prerequisite Prerequisite: Completion of MEDA 100, MEDA, 101, MEDA 105, MEDA 110, MEDA 111, MEDA 115 and MEDA 116. Corequisites: MEDA 120, MEDA 121, MEDA 200 and MEDA 201.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Safely and efficiently practice any necessary patient care skills and knowledge presented in the Medical Assisting Program on real patients while under supervision by the appropriate partner clinic representative(s).
- Accept constructive feedback from the partner clinic representatives and staff, and college faculty and look for opportunities 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.
- Practice interviewing techniques, produce a functional resume and cover letter, and perform self-reflective assignments.
Course Typically Offered
Summer, Spring
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