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Succeeding in the Practicum: A Preparation Guide for Medical Assisting and Allied Health, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (April 17, 2019) © 2020

  • Kimberly Bender

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For courses in comprehensive medical assisting.

A companion for practicum, for the future allied health professional

Succeeding in the Practicum offers a full picture of the practicum experience. It describes the value and purpose of practicum, expectations for the journey, and the benefits and opportunities it presents. Students learn how to handle new challenges and develop professionally as they prepare to move into the workforce.

The 3rd Edition builds on practical guidance for job searches, interviews and effective communication. Critical thinking, journaling and role-play activities help learners optimize and reflect on their practicum as they go.

Hallmark features of this title

Active-learning approach

  • Self-prep questions prompt learners to consider how to respond in certain situations, as well as how to improve their performance and etiquette.
  • A journal at the end of the text provides lined pages for students to record and reflect on their practicum experience.
  • A role-play scenario in each chapter leads learners to evaluate the behavior of participants.
  • A readiness checklist at the end of each chapter helps students track their progress in relation to chapter objectives.

Learning aids

  • Tips from Professionals sections throughout the text provide up-front, practical advice from industry professionals who have trained and worked with practicum students.
  • Photos of modern healthcare workers and professions show students what to expect on the job.

New and updated features of this title

New ways of thinking about practicum

  • EXPANDED: A Spotlight on... Medical Assisting Certification is new. Spotlight On... features throughout chapters highlight the value of practicum to various allied health specialties.
  • NEW: A section on the optimal mindset for site training has been added.
  • NEW: A new section on communicating with patient subgroups is new to this edition. Effective communication is further addressed in expanded discussion on engaging with fellow professionals.

Career prep resources

  • UPDATED: Information on non-traditional interviewing, specifically phone and video interviewing, has been updated.
  • NEW: An overview of LinkedIn® profiles builds awareness of this important part of career prep.
  • EXPANDED: More details on applying for jobs after practicum appear in this edition.

Features of MyLab Health Professions for the 3rd Edition

  • Pre-built assignments are custom-made to work with Succeeding in the Practicum.
  • Certification exam prep is modeled after actual exam blueprints. After completing an exam, students receive feedback and a rationale for each question. Certification exams include CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant), CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant), CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) and NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant).
  • NEW: Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook available within MyLab. It lets students read, highlight and take notes all in one place, even offline.
  • MediaShare is an interactive classroom technology that lets you and your students share, assign and assess a variety of media easily and meaningfully.
  • A Multimedia Library full of supporting visual and audio media can help you build assignments, supplement lectures, and give students access to a wealth of related material.
  • Videos throughout chapters offer tips for career planning and building a professional network.
  1. The Link Between Your Education and Your Career
  2. Meeting and Exceeding Expectations
  3. Practicum Site Placement Interviews
  4. Attitudes and Perceptions
  5. Etiquette and Professional Manners
  6. Communication and Developing Professional Relationships
  7. Fulfilling the Student Role During the Practicum
  8. Benefits of Successful Practicum Completion
  9. Performance Evaluation and Your Grade
  10. Allied Health Practicum: Case Studies
  11. Beyond the Practicum: Beginning Your Job Search

Appendix: Selected Allied-Health Certification and Credentialing Resources

About our author

Kim Bender, a Florida native, attended the University of Central Florida as a scholarship athlete (women's track & field) in the late 1990s, and studied pre-medical sciences and healthcare leading up to her Bachelor of Science degree in health services administration. Following this she pursued advanced studies in the field to obtain her Master of Science degree in health sciences. She began teaching various college healthcare courses at this point, and eventually ended up taking on externship/practicum program coordinator roles at several colleges over the next 15 years. It was working with allied health students pursuing their externships/practical training that inspired her to put together a comprehensive preparation guide to promote student success in this phase of their education. Kim's other interests and activities are fitness and competitive running, coaching youth and high school track & field, and of greatest importance, taking care of her two awesome children.

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