Practicum
Training program in clinical setting:
Work in medical office under supervision of preceptor
Preceptor = supervisor, usually graduate medical assistant
May be course requirement:
Length and schedule depend on school’s curriculum and medical site
Most range from 160 to 240 hours per semester
Unpaid—receive curriculum credit
Opportunity to discover interest in clinical practices or specialties
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This is the opportunity for you to perform and perfect the skills that you
have learned during the academic portion of your program.
practicum: an educational course that allows the student to obtain hands-on experience; also referred to as externship