10160199Med Admin Specialist Practicum
Course Information
Description
This simulated practicum is designed to take students’ skills to the next level. As the program’s capstone course, it should be completed in the last (graduating) semester. Students who have medical administrative work experience may consider completing the experiential credit portfolio.
Total Credits
1
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Portfolio
  • Transfer Credit (includes Certifications)
Course Competencies
  1. Perform medical administrative professional job skills
    Assessment Strategies
    TRACK 1: Internship Log and Reflection
    TRACK 2: Virtual (Simulated) Practicum
    Criteria
    TRACK 1
    Learner performs medical office job skills at approved internship site
    Learner records all experiences
    Learner reflects on the internship experience
    TRACK 2
    Learner performs medical office job skills through virtual practicum
    Learner completes all modules

  2. Meet workplace expectations
    Assessment Strategies
    TRACK 1: Internship Evaluation
    TRACK 2: Simulated projects and tasks completed
    Criteria
    Learner completes tasks as assigned
    Learner communicates with internship instructor and/or internship site supervisor
    Learner reflects on evaluations of performance
    Learner works to improve job performance and professional behaviors based on feedback

  3. Model professionalism
    Assessment Strategies
    TRACK 1: On-the-job Performance
    TRACK 2: Virtual Job Performance
    Criteria
    TRACK 1
    Learner shows a positive attitude
    Learner has appropriate grooming and professional dress
    Learner is in attendance and is punctual
    Learner develops positive working relations with others
    Learner demonstrates initiative and motivation
    Learner uses good judgment
    Learner demonstrates technology/software skills
    Learner demonstrates inclusive communication skills
    Learner ensures work is of quality
    Learner uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills
    Learner demonstrates confidentiality (HIPAA), compliance, and ethical practices
    Learner accepts constructive feedback
    Learner shows a positive attitude
    TRACK 2
    Learner completes modules by the due date
    Learner demonstrates initiative and motivation
    Learner uses good judgement
    Learner ensures work is of quality
    Learner uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills
    Learner demonstrates technology/software skills to manage projects and processes
    Learner demonstrates inclusive communication skills
    Learner demonstrates computer security awareness
    Learner demonstrates accurate revenue cycle related skills
    Learner applies healthcare operational procedures skills
    Learner demonstrates confidentiality (HIPAA), compliance, and ethical practices