Description
Medical assisting students will have the opportunity to study and take part in the functioning of a private practice medical office or a hospital office. A total of 160 hours of work experience will be required. Students are required to complete 80 hours on the administrative side and 80 hours on the clinical side of the medical practice during their externship. Students will meet with the instructor for a 1-hr. class four times during the course of the semester.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Perform health history, vital signs, and complete physical exams on patient participants
- Conduct EKGs, in addition to placing and removing Holter Monitors
- Assist with first aid and minor office surgeries
- Complete venipuncture procedures and capillary punctures for specimen testing analysis
Prerequisites
Semester
Spring