Career Description
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, is an excellent resource for information on the Medical Assistant profession. You can also read about Medical Assistants on ExploreHealthCareers.org.
Education
Medical Assistant programs may offer an associates degree, certificate or diploma. The curriculum must include medical terminology, medical law and ethics, psychology, communication, medical assisting administrative procedures, medical assisting clinical procedures. Programs must include an externship that provides practical experience in qualified physician’s offices, accredited hospitals, or other health care facilities.
Pre-requisites
Approval for an externship opportunity at BMC may include an interview, as well as a cover letter and resume.
Length of Clinical Experience
Approximately 4-5 weeks at 40 hours/week.
Clinical Tracks at BMC
There are several clinical tracks at BMC for students to obtain an externship for their clinical experience. To inquire about externship opportunities, please submit an application (link to application to be added) and indicate your first, second and third choices:
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Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center
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D’Amour Cancer Center
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Emergency Department
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Employee Health Services
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South Hadley Adult Medicine
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Wilbraham Adult Medicine
Institutional Affiliations
BMC is affiliated with the following institution/s for this program:
