Medical Office Administration

Requirements for Work Base Learning (WBL)

WBL-111 is a course that provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student's program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Students are required to spend 160 hours during the semester at the employer site. 

Students must be aware that the hours of operation at healthcare facilities are generally Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Students must be able to be present at the employer site during the normal operating hours of the facility. Evening hours and weekends are generally NOT an option for completing WBL-111.

The course instructor and the college WBL Coordinator will assist students with placement at the employer site. However, students will be required to provide the instructor and the WBL Coordinator with areas of interest, geographic preferences, and hours of availability to assist in the placement process. Students may be required to interview in person with the employer site as a condition of acceptance of the student at the site. 

Students must meet and comply with all WBL employer site requirements that may include but are not limited to: 

• Completion of a physical examination; 
• Completion of required vaccinations and/or providing vaccination record(s); 
• Completion of a drug screening; 
• Completion of a criminal background check; 
• Completion of a TB skin test; 
• Completion of a Hepatitis B vaccine series. 

Completion of these requirements is the financial responsibility of the student.

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