MDAS 210 — Clinical Procedures II *
MDAS 275 Medical Assisting Practicum* ........................................................................................... 4 credits Total Credits Required for Degree: 27 credits *To receive departmental credit students must receive a grade of C or better in all Medical Assisting (MDAS) courses. A student must complete all required MDAS courses before taking the MDAS 275 Practicum. Nursing The nursing program prepares students to become registered nurses at the associate degree level. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX Registered Nurse (RN) licensure examination. The Nursing Program is approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing, 161 Capitol Street, 158 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333 -0158 (207 -287-1133) and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (404 -975-5000, www.acenursing.org). The curriculum blends nursing courses with general education courses to provide a sound theoretical base for nursing practice. Clinical experiences are concurrent with didactic experiences during the four semesters. If students are unable to meet clinical objectives or obtain a course grade of C (76) or better, they fail that Nursing course. Students may apply for reinstatement/re-admission to the Nursing program one time. NOTE: The Maine State Board of Nursing may refuse to grant a license on the basis of the criminal history record information