MDA 108C - Medical Assisting Externship

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Medical Assistant

Description:

This course is a supervised, non-paid 160 hour work experience in a private physician's office or in a clinic. The student gains practical experience applying the knowledge, skills and behaviors learned in the Medical Assistant program to perform administrative, clinical and communication competencies. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Prior to the externship current CPR, Criminal Record Clearance and PA Child Abuse Clearances (Act 33/34) and a physical examination are required. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

 ALH 106, ALH 140, BIO 103, CIT 100 , MDA 103, MDA 104, MDA 105, MDA 106, MDA 107 and MDA 208 plus fullfillment of pre-externship requirements.  

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Clinic

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2009 - 06/30/2013 

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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