MEDA 193 - Practicum Seminar

3 Credits
This course will prepare students to be successful at their assigned practicum site and help them obtain employment as a medical assistant. The students will get the opportunity to hone in and practice clinical skills. This course will also include discussions and self-reflection about the student’s experiences while completing the required 160 hours of practicum.

Course Outcomes

Practice and hone clinical skills that were learned in prior quarters.
Discuss professional standards such as work ethic, character, relationships, teamwork, and etiquette.
Discuss observations, questions, discoveries, and reflections during the practicum in your assigned clinic.
Prepare for professional employment.
Write a weekly self-reflection that includes discussions about first impressions, skills that you are learning and using, teamwork, strengths, areas for improvement, and communication.
Revise a resume and cover letter to start applying for medical assistant jobs.