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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
Available Sections
Not currently offered this term