Apr 20, 2024  
2012-2013 Gaston College Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

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MED 260 Clinical Externship (5 Credit Hours)


Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 15
Prerequisites: MED 240 , MED 250 MED 272 ; Enrollment in the Medical Assisting Program
Corequisites: MED 118 , MED 230 , MED 262 , MED 264 
This course provides the opportunity to apply clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills in a medical facility. Emphasis is placed on enhancing competency in clinical and administrative skills necessary for comprehensive patient care, and strengthening professional and communication interactions. Upon completion, students should be able to function as an entry-level health care professional. The clinical externship rotation will be condensed into an 8 week session, with medical facility staff supervising students assigned to their facility for 30 hours per week.



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