Course Description

Medical Assistant Clinical 3 is the capstone course for the Medical Assistant program. It is designed to equip students with medical assisting skills necessary for employment in a variety of medical settings. Students will practice clinical skills and learn topics covering electrocardiography, phlebotomy, hematology, laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, emergency procedures and the overall well-being of the patient. Activities include work-based learning and ROP field internship that provide medical assisting experience and connect students to industry and the local community. A negative TB test is required for participation in worksite learning. Students must complete all medical assistant clinical courses and the ROP field internship in the ordered sequence to receive the Medical Assistant certificate. CPR and First Aid certifications are included in this course and are awarded based on a competency examination.