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2025-2026 Addendum SVC
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AHE 117 - Medical Assistant Clinical Practicum Seminar

Credits: 1
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 11
Lab Hours: 11
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Discussion and critical analysis of student experiences in their various practicum placements. Topics include legal concepts, professionalism, and aspects of culture and application of front office and clinical skills. Includes a community service project and sitting for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AHE 116.
Strongly Recommended:
Special Requirements:

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Discuss the effect of culture on expectations of medical care.
  2. Set priorities regarding the medical care of patients.
  3. Become familiar with the different approaches to medical care as evidenced by the sharing of clinical practicum experiences.

Course Contents
  1. Discussion of Externship Experience: Clinical skills; Front office skills; Legal concepts; Communication skills; Cultural pluralism; Professionalism.


Instructional Units: 1.75