MEA 258 - Medical Assisting Externship

Prerequisite: MEA 110, MEA 130, MEA 131, MEA 141, MEA 205, MEA 255, NUT 203

Description: A comprehensive practicum providing actual experience in front and back office areas in a medical setting. Emphasis is on application of knowledge and skills developed in the Medical Assistant Program. Students must spend a minimum of 90 hours in the clinical setting and 90 hours in the office setting. Students cannot take this course until their last semester in the program.

Credits: (4)
Lecture Hours: 1
Externship Hours: 180

Notes: All immunizations and CPR certification must be current, a clean criminal background check and negative drug screen are required 30 days prior to starting this course. Although every effort will be made to place students locally students may be required to travel to outside areas for placement at clinical sites. Travel arrangements and all cost associated with travel are the responsibility of the student. This course is offered only in the spring semester.

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