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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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