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IN MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM  \nThe Medical Assisting program is intended to prepare students to perform administrative and clinical tasks to assist the physician in many areas of the medical practice. The duties of medical assistants may vary from administrative duties to clinical care and treatment of the patient. Students will learn to take and record medical histories and vital signs, administer medication, sterilize instruments, assist with minor office procedures and handle patient emergencies. In the laboratory area, students will learn to obtain blood samples and perform routine laboratory procedures. In the administrative area, students will learn to update and file patient medical records, fill out insurance forms and arrange for hospital admissions and laboratory services. Additional administrative duties may include answering phones, greeting patients, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments and billing. Prior to completion of the course of study, students will complete a two hundred twenty-five (225) hour practicum in a medical setting.  \nUpon completion of the program requirements, the student will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting and will be eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certificate exam. Required enrollment in MAT 228R: Medical Assistant CCMA Review Course in conjunction with or following the completion of MAT 229: Medical Assisting Practicum is essential to prepare for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam.  \nIndividuals planning to apply to one of the CVCC nursing programs may be awarded up to ten (10) points for one of the following:  \n• Completion and award of an A.A.S. in Medical Assisting at CVCC-Ten (10) points  \n• Completion and award of a Medical Assisting short certificate at CVCC- Five (5) points  \n• Completion of MAT218: EKG Technician (‘C’ or higher earned) at CVCC-Three (3) points  \n• Nationally accredited medical assisting certification. Certification must be current and proof of certification submitted.– Three (3) points  \nADMISSION REQUIREMENTS  \nApplicants to the Medical Assisting Program must:  \n1. Have unconditional admission to the College.  \n2. Complete the application for the Associate of Applied Science Medical Assisting.  \n3. Achieve a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.0 OR a minimum 2.0 cumulative high school GPA if no prior college coursework exists OR a GED certificate.  \n4. Complete all developmental course work.  \n5. Be eligible for enrollment in English 101 and Math 100 as determined by the College.  \n6. Good standing with the College.  \n7. Meet essential functions required for medical assisting.  \n8. Must be able to comply with any additional requirements as outlined by the clinical agencies such as dress code or confidentiality training.  \nMedical Assisting Curriculum  \nThe following is a suggested course sequence and may vary, depending on whether or not student is required to complete transition courses or repeat an MAT course. Additional courses may be offered, based on student demand.  \n\n| Course | Theory | Lab | Clinical | Credit | Contact |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| First Semester |  |  |  |  |  |\n| CIS 146: Microcomputer Applications | 3 | - | - | 3 | 3 |\n| ENG 101: English Composition I\u003Cbr>or ENG 100: Vocational Technical English | 3 | - | - | 3 | 3 |\n| MAT 101: Medical Terminology | 3 | - | - | 3 | 3 |\n| MAT 102: Medical Assisting Theory I | 3 | - | - | 3 | 3 |\n| ORI 105B: Orientation and Student Success | 3 | - | - | 3 | 3 |\n| Term Total | 15 | - | - | 15 | 15 |\n| Second Semester |  |  |  |  |  |\n| BIO 103: Principles of Biology | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 6 |\n| MAT 103: Medical Assisting Theory II | 3 | - | - | 3 | 3 |\n| MAT 120: Medical Administrative Procedures I | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 5 |\n| MAT 125: Laboratory Procedures I for the Medical Assistant | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 5 |\n| MTH 100: College Algebra or higher | 3 | - | - | 3 | 3 |\n| Term Total | 13 | 3 | ","cbCaioChHLwWkrar","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioChHLwWkrar","pdf",108684,"English","# Medical Assisting Program Overview\n## Program Outcomes and CCMA Eligibility\n# Admission Requirements\n# Medical Assisting Curriculum\n## First and Second Semesters\n## Third and Fourth Semesters\n## Fifth Semester and Certification Notes","[{\"question\":\"What clinical and administrative tasks does the program train students to perform?\",\"answer\":\"Students learn to take and record medical histories and vital signs, administer medication, sterilize instruments, assist with minor office procedures, and handle patient emergencies. 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