2018-2019 Catalog

ME272 Medical Assisting Capstone

A culminating course and preparation for the Certified Medical Assistant Exam CMA (AAMA), including a review of all three components of the MA exam. Presents an explanation of how the exam is scored and provides opportunities to take practice exams. This course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to evaluate personal characteristics, professional image development, and critical thinking through case studies reflecting experience often encountered during clinical practicum and in the health care workplace. This course will include a comprehensive review and knowledge assessment in preparation for taking a national credentialing exam. The course should be taken in the last semester prior to graduation.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Successful completion of all program courses.

Corequisite

ME282/M281L, ME298.