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You have chosen a fast growing profession. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , medical assisting is currently listed as one of the fastest-growing occupations in the nation. The job market for our graduates is outstanding. Medical assistants can perform a variety of skills in private physicians' offices, managed care organizations (MCO’s), clinics, hospitals, and extended care facilities and it is the only health profession that performs  \nadministrative and clinical skills.  \nThe Prince George’s Community College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ([www.caahep.org](www.caahep.org)) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Educational Review Board (MAERB) .  \nCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs  \n[www.caahep.org](www.caahep.org)  \n9355 113th St N, \\#7709  \nSeminole, FL 33775  \n727-210-2350  \nThe Medical Assisting Student Handbook is designed to guide you through College policies and procedures, college-wide resources, the conceptual framework of the program and academic requirements, admissions, course sequencing and cohort philosophy, program policies and procedures, and college graduation. It compliments information in the Prince George’s Community College catalog and Prince George’s Community College Student Handbook, both available on the College’s website, [www.pgcc.edu. It will](www.pgcc.edu. It will) serve as a valuable resource and reference to you while you are in the program.  \nThis program is one that takes much time and dedication. We are committed to your success, so please feel free to ask for help or share your insights. I wish you success as you make a commitment to yourself, this course of study, and the health and well-being of the community.  \nVery truly yours,  \nJ. DavidJames  \nJ. David James CCMA, GN, MEd Program Director  \n[jamesjd@pgcc.edu](jamesjd@pgcc.edu)  \n(301) 546-5244  \n2218 Centers for Health Studies  \nTable of Contents  \nMedical Assisting Handbook ...................................................................................................................... 1  \nADMISSIONS TO THE COLLEGE AND PROGRAM ......................................................................................... 8  \nSECTION 1 ............................................................................................................................................... 8  \nCollege Admission ................................................................................................................................... 9  \nProgram Admission ................................................................................................................................. 9  \nAdvanced Placement .............................................................................................................................. 9  \nTransfer of Credits .................................................................................................................................. 9  \nExperiential Learning ............................................................................................................................ 10  \nPrior Learning Assessment Network (PLAN) ......................................................................................... 10  \nNonacademic Standards for Program Admission & Continued Participation ....................................... 10  \nCriminal Background Check .................................................................................................................. 11  \nDrug Screen .....................................","cbCaiooTgb5OxTtw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiooTgb5OxTtw","pdf",1245122,88,"English","# Medical Assisting Handbook\n# Admissions to the College and Program\n## Section 1\n## College Admission\n## Program Admission\n## Advanced Placement\n## Transfer of Credits\n## Experiential Learning\n## Prior Learning Assessment Network (PLAN)\n## Nonacademic Standards for Program Admission & Continued Participation\n## Criminal Background Check\n## Drug Screen\n## Insurance\n## Mandatory Health Insurance\n## Liability Insurance\n## Emergency College Closing/Delayed Openings\n## Prince George’s Community College Student Code of Conduct\n## Prince George’s Community College Code of Academic Integrity\n## Definitions\n## Awareness of the Code of Academic Integrity\n## Procedures for Suspected Plagiarism/Cheating\n## Sanctions\n## Appeal Procedure for Breaches of Academic Integrity\n# Student Academic Complaint/Appeal Process","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Medical Assisting Student Handbook?\",\"answer\":\"It guides students through college policies and procedures, program resources and framework, academic requirements, admissions, course sequencing, cohort philosophy, program policies, and graduation.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the Medical Assisting Program accredited?\",\"answer\":\"It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) based on the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Educational Review Board (MAERB).\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered under admissions and continued participation?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook covers college and program admission, advanced placement and transfer of credits, experiential learning and prior learning assessment (PLAN), nonacademic admission standards, criminal background checks, drug screening, and related insurance and health requirements.\"}]","Medical Assisting Handbook - 2021-2022 - Student Handbook | PDF",1791035867,222]