MAS 2220 MAS Practicum

Introduction to the ambulatory care clinical setting involving structured observation and unpaid participation in the administrative and clinical aspects of patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician or certified medical assistant, discussion of practicum experience and topics relative to the medical assisting profession, preparation to sit for a national credentialing certificate. Healthcare Professional CPR, health certificate, immunizations, student health insurance, and background check must be completed prior to the start of MAS 2220 - MAS Practicum. One classroom, fourteen practicum hours per week.

Prerequisites: MAS 1103 and MAS 1110 and MAS 2201 and ALH 2201 and Restricted to Majors and Other (Accumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater)

Course Outcomes

• Observe and demonstrate assisting with basic medical office clinical tasks.
• Identify how the role of a medical assistant varies according to the practicum setting.
• Explain the legal and ethical responsibilities associated with patient care.
• Demonstrate professional behavior in dress, language and interactions with staff and patients.

Credit Hours: 3

• Classroom: 1 hour
• Practicum: 14 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Medical Assistant Technology

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: Yes