Week 4 of Internship...and you are doing great!

As you work on your training plan, here are further instructions.  Bring in your typed draft 1/15.


1.  Use the sample I gave you to get at least 25 items on your training plan (DRAFT). 
     Expand your repertoire!
     You may also use the CCBMA Examination Study Outline for ideas.  Go online for job 
     descriptions in your particular specialty.  There is a lot on the internet, including bls.gov.


2.  Talk to your parents about it, they may have some great suggestions as to what to list.


3.  Keep the five categories I gave you on your plan.  For sites with absolutely no laboratory
     references, please make a new category like "DIAGNOSTIC TESTS" or "DIAGNOSES
     LEARNED."


4.  Use your CC journal to put items on the list as ones you have observed, performed under
     supervision and those done alone.


5.   List many of your tasks without the intention of putting an "x" in any of the columns on the
     right.  This leaves an opening for you and your supervisor to talk about implementation.




WERE YOU EMPLOYED IN 2013?  Talk to your parents....you should have received your W2 stating the wages earned last year.  By law, your employer must send it (them) to you by 1/31/14.


Next week, on 1/15, I will quiz you on the CCBMA Examination Study Outline.  Please review it carefully, highlight areas and be ready in advance of our 1/15/14 meeting in class.




Regarding time sheets:  If you cannot get a signature, call me right away so I can help.  Get signatures on the last day of your week, please don't wait until Monday or Tuesday.  IF YOU ARE ABSENT ON A WEDNESDAY.....call in your hours on the time sheet due that day to the CLASSROOM number:  (925) 606-4800 x 3640.




Are you taking the CCMA exam???  Here are the resources to ask your parents to buy for you:




1.  California Certified Medical Assistant Review Guide (lavender book) $25.00 Call
     CCBMA (number is on your HW!) and order with a credit card over the phone.  Please
     do not mail your credit card number...you may send a check or order over the phone.


2.  "Q & A Review for the Medical Assistant" by Palko and Palko.  7th Edition or higher.
     Try used books on Amazon, Half.com or Textbooks.com  - Used should be about $20 or less.




Have a great evening.




Mrs. Erceg