MA222 — Medical Assisting and Professionalism Seminar
MA 222 - Medical Assisting and Professionalism Seminar MA 222 - Medical Assisting and Professionalism Seminar Students participate in discussions and evaluations of their 160-hour Medical Assisting Practicum Experience rotations. During the semester, students will create case studies identifying strategies to address difficult encounters with patients in ambulatory care settings and develop professional soft skills to be applied during interactions with patients, families, and other members of the allied health team. Best practices regarding professionalism, empathy, and interpersonal communication in the contemporary healthcare environment will be emphasized. Student participation is paramount to this problem-solving process. Additionally, students will build a career portfolio, demonstrating a basic understanding of the practical application of clinical and administrative aspects of the medical assisting profession, highlighting their individual experiences observing, performing, and/or assisting with medical assisting procedures and activities. Students also complete a job search project in preparation to begin careers as competent and effective entry-level medical assistants. As part of the job search project students prepare cover letters, résumés and professional references to adapt to specific job postings, create LinkedIn profiles, solicit letters of recommendation, and participate in mock interviews, where they learn to navigate the interview process and use a portfo