May 01, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog Draft 
    
2026-2027 Catalog Draft

MEA 258 - Medical Assistant Externship


A comprehensive practicum providing actual experience in front and back office areas in a medical setting. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge and skills developed in the Medical Assistant Program. Students must spend a minimum of 160 hours in the clinical setting and minimum 20 hours in the office setting (total minimum of 180 hours).. Students must meet both hours and competency requirements. Students cannot take this course until their last semester in the program.

Credits: 4
Prerequisite: MEA 249 , MEA 256 , MEA 257   
Corequisite: MEA 260  


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