Practicum: 120 hours
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.
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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