MEDA 215 - Externship

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

225 total hours clinical experience Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in MEDA 122; a grade of "C" or higher in MEDA 122L; a grade of "C" or higher in MEDA 152; a grade of "C" or higher in MEDA 163; a grade of "C" or higher in MEDA 175; a grade of "C" or higher in MEDA 201; a grade of "C" of higher in MLT 100; and consent ofCorequisite(s): MEDA 210. Comment: Letter grade only. MEDA 215 may not be audited. MEDA 215 may not be taken credit/no credit. Students are expected to provide their own uniforms, shoes, and stethoscope and to provide for their own transportation to and from clinical site. MEDA 215 provides clinical experience for the development of professional characteristics as a practicing Medical Assistant. Upon completion of MEDA 215, the student should be able to: Function as a clinical professional and demonstrate professional characteristics expected of a beginning practicing Medical Assistant. Apply basic ambulatory patient care concepts and principles with entry level proficiency in the performance of his/her duties in the administrative and clinical areas. Perform routine patient care procedures to assist the physician in examination and treatment rooms. Perform simple laboratory diagnostic tests to assist the physician in the health appraisal of patients. Prepare the back office, equipment and supplies to facilitate the smooth flow of patients through the clinic and/or physician's office. Perform routine front office procedures to assist the physician in the care (health appraisal) of patients. Prepare the front office, equipment and supplies to facilitate the smooth functioning of this area. 8 Apply the working knowledge by which the law affects a medical practice and himself/herself specifically as a Medical Assistant. Apply the basic concepts of medical ethics and economics in relationships with the physician, patients and co-workers in the performance of identified duties as a Medical Assistant.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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