HSC 293 - Medical Assist Tech Practicum

Institution:

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course is a credit-worthy work opportunity for students to gain experience in their major areas of study by strengthening and expanding their classroom theoretical knowledge through practical application. This course provides the Medical Assisting Technology student with reality training in the field of health care with an emphasis on medical office skills and clinical practices. Students will be mentored by an experienced supervisor in the agency setting. Satisfactory completion of this experience is required for completion of the A. A. S. degree in Medical Assisting Technology. NOTE: Students will be required to maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher throughout the entire internship semester. If, at midterm, the student is averaging a GPA less than 2.0, they will be withdrawn from the internship and will be required to repeat HSC 293 Medical Assisting Technology Practicum in its entirety during the next available semester.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HSC 121, HSC 221, HSC 150, and HSC 250

Corequisites:

HSC 292

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Practicum

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pennhighlands.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 262-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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