Jul 12, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog SVC 
    
2025-2026 Catalog SVC

AHE 116 - Medical Assistant Clinical Practicum


Credits: 6
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 198
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Supervised practicum in an approved medical facility for medical assistant students. Application of knowledge learned in previous courses; experience to increase understanding and appreciation of other cultures. Interact with other health care professionals and patients to enhance the development of a professional demeanor.

Prerequisite: Complete each course in the AHE certificate with a minimum C grade; Concurrent enrollment in AHE 117 required.
Strongly Recommended:
Special Requirements: Must have current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) card; must have current First Aid card; must have completed immunization requirements; must present evidence of a current negative TB test. Must have permission/endorsement of the department chair to enroll.

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate qualities of a responsible professional.
  2. Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals.
  3. Perform clinical skills necessary to assist with the patient flow in the back office.
  4. Maintain an effective and efficient front office by using front office skills.
  5. Apply legal aspects to clinical practice.
  6. Increase appreciation of different cultures.
  7. Maintain a journal of clinical externship experience.

Course Contents
  1. Application of the following skills: Administrative; Clinical; Medical laboratory; Communication; Culture awareness.


Instructional Units: 9