MEDA 1540 - Medical Assistant Practicum

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This course provides the medical assistant student with the opportunity to apply foundational principles and skills within a medical office setting. Students are able to apply basic concepts of medical assistant skills through clinical practice and observe the function of the medical laboratory. Students will be working with the healthcare team in a healthcare setting to experience the preparation of patients for physical exam, collecting and processing specimens, medication administration, and assisting the provider with medical procedures. (1 lab hr, 5 clnc hrs)