| MEDICAL
ASSISTANT |
A
Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled allied health care professional
who performs administrative and clinical duties under
the supervision of a licensed health care practitioner. A
student completing this certificate program will be qualified
to work as a medical assistant in a variety of settings including
medical offices, outpatient facilities, health maintenance
organizations, health departments, business and industry,
and insurance companies. Montcalm Community College’s
Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Minimum
ASSET, COMPASS, or ACT test scores are required for math,
reading, and writing. |
Progression
in the medical assistant program is determined academically
by the minimum grade of a C+ (78%) in each medical assistant
course. In all other required courses, students must
earn a minimum grade of C. |
Felony/Drug
Conviction Disclosure:
Previous
conviction of a felony may prevent an applicant from being
eligible for the certification exam given by the American
Association of Medical Assistants.. "Individuals
who have been found guilty of a felony or pleaded guilty to
a felony are not eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistants
exam. However, the certifying board may grant a waiver
based upon mitigating circumstances, which may include, but
need not be limited to the following:
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The age at which the crime was committed
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The circumstances surrounding the crime
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The nature of the crime committed
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The length of time since the conviction
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The individual's criminal history since the conviction
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The individual's current employment references
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The individual's character references
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Other evidence demonstrating the ability of the individual
to perform the professional responsibilities competently,
and evidence that the individual does not pose a threat to
the health or safety of patients". |
| Some
prerequisite courses may apply to this program. |
| PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS |
| Course
Name |
Course # |
Cr. |
| Computer
Literacy* |
|
3 |
| Business
Communications I |
|
3 |
| Medical
Terminology |
|
3 |
| Emergency
Health Care |
|
2 |
| Foundations
of Medical Assisting |
|
2 |
| Clinical
Procedures |
|
4 |
| Medical
Laboratory Procedures |
|
4 |
| Medical
Insurance and Coding |
|
2.5 |
| Medical
Administrative Procedures |
|
2.5 |
| Pharmacology
in Allied Health |
|
3 |
| Body
Systems and Disease |
|
3 |
| or
Intro to Anatomy and Physiology** |
|
4 |
| Externship |
|
6 |
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*This
requirement may also be met through competency testing.
**BIOL105
is recommended for those with adequate background who are
considering an associate degree. |
| CAREER
PATHWAY: This
program corresponds to the Health Services career pathway. |
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