MEA 2803L - Externship for Medical Assisting

4 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Assisting Specialist, CCC program or the Advanced Medical Assisting, AS program.
This course serves as a scheduled work experience, without remuneration, which helps the student bridge the gap between classroom and workplace. This opportunity allows the student to apply newly obtained clinical and administrative skills and knowledge in a real-world setting, while still benefitting from instruction and supervision from experienced healthcare providers. The students complete the course by taking the NHA’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credentialing exam.