MEDA 290 - Medical Assisting Practicum

4 Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.

This experience is designed to prepare the student for successful employment as a certified Medical Assistant. The student will gain clinical and administrative experience while working 180 hours in a health care facility outside the institution. Unless approved by the Program Director, no compensation shall be awarded and evaluations will be completed by the facility supervisor in conjunction with the assigned faculty member. In addition, this course will include preparation for and mandatory registration for either the American Medical Assisting Association Certification Exam (CMA) or the American Medical Technologist’s Registered Medical Assistant Exam (RMA). This course requires two hours of lecture and at least twelve hours of clinical experience per week. To meet course requirements, the student is required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). DU scrubs and name badge are required for this course.

Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 254, MEDA 255, MEDA 259 and must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval including skills verification plus the completion of the Criminal Background Check and an updated Clinical Student Disclosure Statement is required.