Externship

Catalog description

Students will apply acquired skills and knowledge while taking on responsibilities and duties of an extern trainee in a medical billing and coding setting under direct supervision of an office manager. Students will maintain SJVC-expected professionalism, proper policy and protocol, and compliance with state and federal laws throughout the externship. The teaching/learning facility will provide appropriate supervision and evaluation of student performance under the direction of the Extern/Clinical Coordinator. The grade earned in this course is Pass/Fail. Passing this course is a graduation requirement.