Skip to main content

Externship

medical assistants looking at a chart
MED X 413.1

Students will be assigned to a clinical setting for meaningful practicum experience where they will be able to demonstrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and behaviors of the UCLA Extension Core Curriculum under the direction of an instructor and preceptor as they perform clinical and administrative duties.

Get More Info

 

Please note: This course is restricted to students admitted to the UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program only.

What you can learn.

Apply curriculum towards implementing efficient patient care
Acquire critical and clinical skills needed for a successful Medical Assistant
Learn administrative skills for front-end patient service
Explore real-life skills needed for an all-around patient care

About This Course

Students will be assigned to a clinical setting for meaningful practicum experience where they will be able to demonstrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and behaviors of the UCLA Extension Core Curriculum under the direction of an instructor and preceptor as they perform clinical and administrative duties.

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate The UCLA Medical Assistant Program (MAP), offered through a partnership between UCLA Health and UCLA Extension, combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant.

The UCLA Medical Assistant Program (MAP), offered through a partnership between UCLA Health and UCLA Extension, combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant.