MEDA 191 - Medical Assisting Practicum

• Apply cognitive knowledge gained in the Medical Assisting program.
• Demonstrate psychomotor skills learned during the Medical Assisting program in an office or clinical setting.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills when performing patient care and assessments, and with patients during emergency situations
• Demonstrate affective behavior such as empathy, reassurance, active listening, response to non-verbal communication, self-awareness, tactfulness, awareness of personal boundaries, and respect for diversity as appropriate in dealing with patient concerns.
• Correctly use and pronounce medical terminology in health care interactions.
• Carry out the duties of a Medical Assistant in collaboration with providers and patients, including in patient exams.
• Demonstrate professional telephone techniques and document telephone messages accurately.
• Using technology, compose clear and correct correspondence.

1. Clinical Site Expectations
2. Clinical Procedure Competencies
3. Administrative Procedure Competencies
4. Affective Behavior Competencies