MAS 210 — Medical Assisting Practicum
This course provides students with 160 hours of required administrative and client care experience in a medical office and fifteen additional instructional hours focused on employment and certification preparation. The student integrates and applies knowledge and skills from prerequisite coursework in an actual health care delivery setting. Administrative, clinical and laboratory skills are performed under the supervision of trained mentors to transition the student into the role of professional medical assistant. Course includes 15 hours of instruction and 160 hours of practicum per semester. Offered fall, spring and summer sessions.