MEDA 191 - Medical Assisting Practicum

1. Apply cognitive knowledge gained in the Medical Assisting program.
2. Demonstrate psychomotor skills learned during the Medical Assisting program in an office or clinical setting.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills when performing patient care and assessments, and with patients during emergency situations
4. 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.
5. Correctly use and pronounce medical terminology in health care interactions.
6. Carry out the duties of a Medical Assistant in collaboration with providers and patients, including in patient exams.
7. Demonstrate professional telephone techniques and document telephone messages accurately.
8. Using technology, compose clear and correct correspondence.

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

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