HEAL 1700 - Medical Assistant Externship

Institution:

Utah State University

Subject:

Health

Description:

Designed to provide for student attainment of the Entry Level Competencies for the Medical Assistant. Placement in an ambulatory health care setting is required. In an actual work situation, students will perform both administrative and clinical competencies. Administrative competencies include performance of clerical functions, bookkeeping procedures and preparation of special accounting entries. Clinical competencies include knowledge of fundamental principles, specimen collection, diagnostic testing and patient care. Transdisciplinary competencies will be integrated in both the clinical and administrative areas. These include communication, legal concepts, patient instruction and operational functions. Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Medical Assistant CC Program. Campus: USU-CEU only

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.usu.edu

Phone Number:

(435) 797-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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