AHEM 128 - Medical Assistant Practicum

5 CR

Provides knowledge and skill practice in a clinical medical environment as a student Medical Assistant. Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of ALL medical assisting certificate program courses AND externship requirements. Grade for each program course is a C (2.0) or better. No more than 1 quarter between completion of AHEM 124 and AHEM 128. Permission of Program Chair. Entry code required. See bellevuecollege.edu/ahe

Course Outcomes

Apply clinical skills, knowledge, and competency performance as a Medical Assistant in emergency situations in a Clinical environment
Assess patient presentations and perform necessary procedures
Assist physicians and other healthcare workers
Utilize specialized medical equipment
Perform clinical skills to the scope of practice for Medical Assistants
Perform administrative skills to the scope of practice for Medical Assistants
Communicate regularly with practicum coordinator/instructor
Demonstrate professionalism as defined by the coordinator/instructor

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