MAS 2221 MAS Practicum II

Advanced experience in a physician's office, involving structured observations and unpaid participation in the administrative and clinical aspects of patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician, assisting with specialized clinical procedures, performing electrocardiograms, venipunctures and basic laboratory tests and advanced office management skills. One classroom, fourteen practicum hours per week.

Prerequisites: MAS 2201 and MAS 2210 and MAS 2220

Course Outcomes

• Observe and demonstrate assisting with advanced medical office clinical tasks.
• Explain the legal and ethical responsibilities associated with patient care at an advanced level.
• Demonstrate professional behavior in dress, language and interactions with staff and patients at an advanced level.
• Identify how the role of a medical assistant varies according to the practicum setting at an advanced level.
• Demonstrate the ability to document appropriately and accurately in both content and vocabulary at an advanced level.

Credit Hours: 3

• Classroom: 1 hour
• Practicum: 14 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Medical Assistant Technology

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No