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Nov 21, 2024
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OFFT 2783 - Medical Office Practicum Credits: 1-3 Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None Course Description: This course is an unpaid internship designed to provide a realistic occupational experience in the medical office. The administrative and coding tracks require 2 credits (80 hours) of work experience. The transcription track requires 3 credits (120 hours) of work experience. Students must be in their final semester before graduation. A Minnesota Human Services background study with no restrictions is required. Preference will be given to medical office diploma or AAS students. MnTC Goals None
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Students must be in their final semester. Corequisite(s): None Recommendation: None
Major Content
- Creative problem-solving on the job
- Employment seeking and keeping within the medical office and healthcare setting
- General awareness of the health industry
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Office technology skills in a medical office setting
- Oral and written communication skills under work conditions
- Student interest and skills inventory
- Technical training
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course students will be able to:
- apply medical office concepts and procedures in an office setting, including technical skills such as software application and document preparation.
- prepare a resume.
- demonstrate time management techniques.
- demonstrate effective communication with site supervisor and coworkers.
- describe the organizational structure of the practicum site.
- demonstrate compliance with healthcare confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- demonstrate time management techniques.
- explain the importance of good interpersonal relationships in the work environment.
- self-assess technical and interpersonal competencies.
Competency 1 (1-6) None Competency 2 (7-10) None Courses and Registration
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