ME694: Professional Practice II

Professional Practice II is the second course in a four-part clinical-year series designed to build on foundational clinical competencies. Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to promote safe, high-quality patient care within contemporary healthcare systems. The course examines principles of quality improvement, patient safety, and the identification, prevention, and analysis of medical errors. The course also introduces the fundamentals of medical billing and coding, emphasizing accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and the role of reimbursement processes in clinical practice. Prerequisite: ME693.