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In accordance with respective state laws, they perform a broad range of administrative and clinical duties, as indicated by the American Association of Medical Assistants recent role delineation study. The Mountwest Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ([www.caahep.org](www.caahep.org)), on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs Contact information:  \n25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 (727) [210-2350](210-2350 www.caahep.org)[ ](210-2350 www.caahep.org)[www.caahep.org](210-2350 www.caahep.org)  \nAdministrative duties include scheduling and receiving patients, preparing and maintaining medical records, performing basic secretarial skills and medical transcription, handling telephone calls and writing correspondence, serving as a liaison between the physician and other individuals, and managing practice finances. Clinical duties include asepsis and infection control, taking patient histories and vital signs, performing first aid and CPR, preparing patient for procedures, assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, collecting and processing specimens, performing selected diagnostic tests, and preparing and administering medications as directed by the physician.  \nBoth administrative and clinical duties involve maintenance of equipment and supplies for the practice. A medical assistant who is sufficiently qualified by education and/or experience may be responsible for supervising personnel, developing and conducting public outreach programs to market the physician’s professional services, and participating in the negotiation of leases and of equipment and supply contracts.  \nCareer Outlook and Salary Forecast:  \nFor the most current information please refer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics “Occupational Outlook Handbook” found at [www.bls.gov/ooh/](www.bls.gov/ooh/) .  \nProgram Outcomes:  \n• To prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains  \n• To prepare graduates to perform within the legal and ethical boundaries of the medical assistant’s scope of practice  \n• To prepare graduates to value the needs of each patient, their family, culture and beliefs  \n• To prepare graduates to communicate effectively, professionally, and be culturally sensitive with providers, staff and patients  \n• To prepare graduates to participate as team members while in the work place  \n• To prepare graduates to maintain currency within their field through certification and continuing education  \n• Encourage the student to be a lifelong learner  \n• Perform a variety of clinical procedures  \n• Perform a variety of administrative procedures  \n• To prepare students to successfully complete the Certified Medical Assistant, CCMA (NHA) exam and earn their national professional credential  \nAdmission Requirements:  \nStudents seeking admission into the Medical Assistant program must arrange an appointment with the program faculty prior to submitting the application packet. This is to ensure that students receive current information regarding the program admission requirements and the criteria for selection.  \nApplication packets are available in the Allied Health and Life Sciences Division, (304) 710-3513 for more information.  \n1. Completion of the first year general and support courses with a 2.5 or better GPA with at least a C in all courses;  \n2. CPR certification (EME 105);  \n3. Physical exam with proper documentation of vaccinations, prior to practicum.  \n4. 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