MA 217A MEDICAL ASSISTING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE–ADMINISTRATIVE

3 Units 9 hours lab
Limitation: Enrollment requires: 1) completion of all administrative medical assistant program requirements 2) health screening physical examination and immunizations 3) Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BLS) 4) Proof of Medical Liability Insurance 5) Background clearance and drug screening
Recommended Preparation: Completion of all required didactic courses for the Administrative Medical Assistant Certificate.
Provides supervised directed practice in a physician’s office or medical clinic that allows application of administrative medical assistant skills essential for entry level employment. Students must complete all requisite courses with a C grade or higher. Background and drug clearance required through a college designated vendor, only. Students purchase medical malpractice insurance and must complete CPR-BLS certification through AHA approved CPR-with AED course before being issued an instructor APC for registration. Upon completion, students earn certificate of achievement in Administrative Medical Assisting. Meets California Certification Board for Medical Assistant Certification Examination requirements.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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