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Jun 03, 2024
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MAT 2920 - Practicum
Practicum as a medical assistant in a supervised unpaid clinical experience. Student performs administrative and clinical procedures and develops professional attitudes and behaviors in an ambulatory care setting. Student works 210 hours during the semester enrolled. Required to meet once a week in the classroom setting with the practicum coordinator; with weekly assignments on required medical assisting topics as well as preparation for the Certified Medical Assistant [CMA (AAMA)] exam.
Requisites: Permission required and C or better in (MAT 2020 and 2100 and 2300) and MAT major and immunizations and first aid and provider-level CPR and background checks
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 21.0 practicum
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Complete job portfolio.
- Complete unpaid experience to proficiency as required by accrediting agency, CAAHEP.
- Discuss practicum experiences with classmates and instructor.
- Evaluated by practicum coordinator.
- Perform required administrative and clinical tasks at approved practicum sites for the required number of hours.
- Prepare to take the Certified Medical Assistant [CMA (AAMA)] Exam.
- Supervised by on-site supervisor.
- Teach health care topic.
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