Continuation of MA 150, with introduction to clinical duties of medical assistants and basic clinical procedures in medical offices. Includes electrocardiography, pharmacology, hematology, and radiology. Faculty permission and completion of all courses required for certificate in Medical Assisting with grade of C or better. Students serve as medical assistant externs in private medical offices and clinics as final preparation for employment. Duties assigned and supervised by physicians and medical assistants.
Students spend five full days weekly, for six weeks, in medical offices and clinics.
Provides an opportunity to apply principles, skills and knowledge in private medical offices and clinics as final preparation for employment in the field. Learning is enhanced by on-campus seminars. We would also welcome your comments regarding these pages.