HS S294A - Medical Assisting Practicum

Institution:

UAS Ketchikan Campus

Subject:

Health Science

Description:

4 credits (1+0+12) Provides 180 hours of uncompensated, supervised work in a medical clinic for medical assisting students. Students will work alongside their preceptor to observe the required duties of a Medical Assistant in the healthcare setting, and apply learned principles, skills and knowledge required in private medical offices and clinics by performing equivalent tasks as final preparation for employment in the field. Learning is enhanced by online discussions, assignments and examinations. This is the last course in the Medical Assisting Certificate program. Prerequisite: HS S133, HS S142, HS S233, HS S242, current immunizations and TB test, first aid and provider-level CPR card, and instructor permission required. All applicable cognitive objectives and psychomotor and affective competencies must be achieved prior to the start of the practicum.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HS S133 US C- Concurrent AND HS S142 US C- Concurrent AND HS S233 US C- Concurrent AND HS S242 US C- Concurrent

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Instructional Type:

Practicum

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Institution Website:

www.ketch.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 228-4511

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