MED* 280 - Medical Assisting Externship

Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Medical Assisting Program; approval of program coordinator; Red Cross/American Heart Association certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid; successful completion of all required coursework within the degree program. Students must have a 2.0 overall QPA and a grade of C or better in the following courses: MED* 112, MED* 114, MED* 125, MED* 131, MED* 141, MED* 170, MED* 219, MED* 241, MED* 250.
This course will provide the student with a daytime-only work experience in a physician’s office, clinic, or other approved site under the supervision and control of the college. Work experience hours are offered Monday through Friday in order to provide adequate oversight by a designated site supervisor and college personnel. Weekly seminars are conducted to review the work experience, prepare for a national credentialing exam offered by the AAMA and/or the AMT and future employment.