MDA 126 - Medical Assistant Externship

Credits: 4

Lecture: 1 | Clinical: 9

160-hour paid or unpaid externship in an ambulatory health care setting performing administrative/clinical procedures. Includes comprehensive review for RMA and NCMA certification exams. Minimum grade ‘C’ to pass. Failing students may not repeat this course. Students withdrawing with instructor’s permission may retake only once with instructor’s permission.

Prerequisite: MDA 125 with grade of ‘C’ or better no earlier than the previous academic year or instructor permission; proof of required immunizations; and DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. All students undergo random urine drug screening prior to clinical.
Summer semester.

Note: * Before Enrolling: A COVID-19 vaccination or clinical agency-approved waiver may be required.