Medical Assistant
Clinical Medical Assistant - AH3030
This course prepares students to perform basic clinical medical assistant functions including: anthropometric measurements,
pharmacological principles, preparation for specialty exams, sterilization of instruments, assistance with minor procedures, and the preparation and
administration of medication including injections. Students will be introduced to a variety of diagnostic laboratory skills including venous and capillary
punctures as well as the application of the electrocardiograph. Tuition Includes AH3010 and AH3030: $4,599.00
Forms:
Application
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Registration
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Physical Clearance (PDF) 110KB
- Schedule
- Occupational Data
- Learning Outcomes
- Progression Standards
- Student Feedback
- Frequently Asked Questions
| Course Duration: | |
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| 305 Hours | 12.4 Semester Hours |
| Course # | Date | Day | Time | Location | Instructor |
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| AH3030 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
TBA | TBA |
| Course Type: |
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| Workforce Development |
| Standard Occupational Code (SOC): |
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| 31-9092.00 - Medical Assistants |
| In-Demand Occupation Information |
Projected Need for Employees (2006 - 2016) |
Projected Growth |
2006 Hourly Wage Range |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom 10% |
Median | Top 10% |
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199,000 |  |
$10 | $13 | $19 | ||||
| Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: |
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Explain the role of the medical assistant as a member of the healthcare team.
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Discuss legal standards that govern the professional responsibilities of the medical assistant.
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Discuss ethical principles that govern the professional responsibilities of the medical assistant.
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Demonstrate professional standards in the performance of medical assistant skills when assisting
in the delivery of healthcare. -
Apply skills of effective communication when interacting with patients, families and
members of the healthcare team. -
Discuss the impact of healthcare economics on the delivery of healthcare in the U.S.
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Explain the impact that advances in technology has had on the delivery of healthcare in the U.S.
| Learning Outcomes Assessments Used: |
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Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)
Standardized Testing (Direct Method)
| Completion: | |
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| Yes: 100% | No: 0% |
| Reason for Non-Completion: |
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| N/A |
| Student Reported Learning Objective Met: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Not 0% |
Strongly 0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Strongly 0% |
Attendance Policy
Participants are expected to attend all class sessions. Sign-in sheets are completed at every class session. Participants must attend all classes
in order to satisfactorily complete the course. For every fifteen (15) hours of instruction, one hour of instruction can be missed. Arriving more than 15 minutes late at the
start of a class will be documented as a tardy or leaving more than 15 minutes early at the end of a class will be documented as an early departure.
Standards of Progress
Attendance, completion of assignments, quiz/exam scores, and satisfactory performance of all skills/tasks contribute to the overall grade. Possible
grades include:
(CR) is used to indicate passing with a “C” or higher for non-credit courses. All assignments completed with a score of 70% or higher, a score of 70% or higher on each quiz/exam, and all skills performed satisfactorily.
(NC) is used to indicate not passing with a “C” or higher for non-credit courses. Participants earning a grade of “NC” may repeat a course once. Additional repeats may be allowed after discussion with a Program Coordinator, and participants may be required to repeat the entire course at an additional expense. Participants may not progress to the next higher level course until a “CR” grade is earned.
(I) is used to indicate that the participant has yet to complete one or more requirements by the scheduled end date of a course. Participants will be given an additional opportunity to successfully complete the requirements after instructors provide counseling/remediation. An additional fee may be required for remedial instruction beyond two (2) attempts. Participants that are unsuccessful after four (4) attempts shall be assigned a grade of “NC”. Completion of course requirements must be accomplished during the next offering of the program/course or the grade will be converted as “NC”.
| Student Reported Satisfaction with Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| No Response: N/A | ||
Developing
6.30.2011
