MDCA 2405 - Medical Assisting Practicum

Institution:

Cleveland State Community College

Subject:

Description:

An unpaid, supervised practicum (externship) of at least 160 contact hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting, performing psychomotor and affective competencies, must be completed prior to graduation. On-site supervision of the student must be provided by an individual who has knowledge of the medical assisting profession. The practicum experience and instruction of students will be meaningful and parallel in content and concept with the material presented in lecture and laboratory sessions. The affiliate sites will afford students a variety of experiences. The Practicum (Externship) is provided to enable second-year Medical Assisting students to receive practical training and experience in approved affiliate sites: general and specialty physician's offices under the supervision of physicians, office managers, CMAs, and other trained personnel. Four hours per week. (Pre or Corequisite: MDCA 2403.) S

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.clevelandstatecc.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 472-7141

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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