MEDA 205 - MA: Transition to Practice II: Clinical

4.0 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 Completion of MEDA 100, MEDA, 101, MEDA 105, MEDA 110, MEDA 111, MEDA 115 and MEDA 116.
Corequisite 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