CMA 220 - Ma Clinical Practicum & Review

Institution:

Luzerne County Community College

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Description:

The clinical practicum in medical assisting is the last sequenced course in the program. It represents the culmination of the student's experience and (upon its completion) marks the beginning of the student's career as a medical assistant. The fundamental principle underlying the structured full-time clinical rotations is the integral relationship between work experience and clinical experience; only by gaining broad experience and exhibiting skills mastery in a diversity of situations under supervision can the student be expected to demonstrate the full range of competencies now required of the entry-level medical assistant. Students will spend the majority of time in clinic, but will have weekly lectures of review and clinical assessment of practicum hours prior to sitting for the certification exam. This course differs from the previous clinical hours in its development and confirmation of the specialized skills and functions of the medical assistant. Because the evolving role of the entry level, practitioner demands competencies in all areas of front and back office procedures with the mastery of such skills.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.luzerne.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 740-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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