Medical Office Practicum

Overview

Course description

This practicum course is completed after successful completion of all other program coursework. During a three-week practicum, students will apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they learned in theory class to develop professional competency in hospitals or medical offices.

Course content

Demonstration of mastery of consolidated skills
Constructive application of feedback and experience for personal and professional development
Reflection on skill consolidation in a workplace setting
Presentation of summary report, presentation, or media on the practical experience
Networking with other students
Growth of a personal network of colleagues in healthcare
Personal and professional development

Learning activities

Learning activities are varied and chosen to align with course outcomes. Learning activities may include, but are not limited to, onsite training, hands-on experience, reflective activities, report production, group discussion, seminar, and presentation.

Means of assessment

Assessment will be based on course outcomes and follow the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course. This is a mastery course. To graduate from the MOA program, students must earn a mastery grade (MAS) in this course.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, within their scope of practice, students will be able to:

Demonstrate responsibility and professionalism in all aspects of the practicum placement per documented Practicum Guidelines;
Apply professionalism and empathy in all forms of communication;
Demonstrate competency in the performance of the duties of a Medical Office Assistant (MOA);
Demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice to confirm information as needed;
Analyze practice as an MOA through reflective assignments provided by the instructor.

Textbook materials

Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials is provided to students at the beginning of the semester.

Requisites

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of 65% (or C+) in

MOAD 2100
And
MOAD 2200 (or minimum grade of 60% or C in OADM 1151)
And
MOAD 2300 (or minimum grade of 60% or C in OADM 1265)
And
MOAD 2400 (or minimum grade of 60% or C in OADM 1214)
And
MOAD 2500

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

OADM 1411

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

May 2025 (Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution	Transfer details for MOAD 2600
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.