MEDC 1260: Medical Office Assistant Practicum
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Medical Office Assistant 15/16
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
The course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate skills learned in the classroom and lab in a medical office or clinic setting.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Communicate professionally with clients and members of the medical and health professional team
- Work safely in a healthcare environment
- Practice in a professional and ethical manner utilizing cultural safety and humility practices.
- Use problem-solving, critical thinking, decision-making and information literacy skills in practice
- Practice effective quality management in healthcare environments
- Manage patient records and perform medical billing procedures
- Assist the physician by performing clinical procedures within MOA scope of practice
- Collaborate with the medical team to implement and apply "Chronic Disease Management" protocols
- Use medical and business computer applications related to word processing, data management, and electronic communication
- Accurately transcribe medical correspondence utilizing keyboarding skills at a speed required by current employment standards
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 90
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include mentoring, hands-on practice, guided participation and reflective practice
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Other
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100
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Student self-reflection, practicum host feedback, and instructor evaluation of student performance based on rubric
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Course topics
- Consolidation of skills and knowledge
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.