Course Overview
This course provides work experience for students who have successfully completed the BCIT Medical Office Assistant courses. The course includes six hours of classroom time: three hours of instruction on the first week of class; and three hours on the last week of class, which includes instruction and student presentations. A 60-hour practicum placement will be organized by the instructor for work experience in a physician’s office, hospital department or related health-care field. The placement allows students to communicate with patients, physicians and other members of the health care team, thus providing a foundation for specific job skills. Students will apply MOA skills and concepts in the workplace.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
5.5
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Utilize MOA problem-solving tools in the workplace.
- Apply acquired resources in the work environment.
- Write an effective up-to-date resume and cover letter.
- Be prepared for a MOA job interview.
- Gain confidence in the MOA work environment.
- Establish networking guidelines in the medical field.
- Work effectively as part of a medical team.
- Develop the necessary skills for conducting a job search.
- Develop the necessary skills for conducting a job search.
- Identify the Medical Office Assistants’ Association of British Columbia.
Effective as of Fall 2012
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