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SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117 415-561-1900/FAX 415-561-1999  \nDear Prospective Student:  \nThank you for your interest in the City College of San Francisco Medical Assisting (MA) Program options. Attached you will find listings and descriptions of courses leading to either an associate degree or certificate of achievement in Medical Assisting, Medical Administrative Assisting, Medical Biller, Medical Clinic Assisting, Medical Evaluation Assistant and Medical Receptionist. Sequencing information is also provided as a guide to the minimum length of time required by each option.  \nThe Medical Assisting Certificate Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 113th Street, N, Suite 7709, Seminole, Florida, 33775, 727-210-2350 ([www.caahep.org](www.caahep.org)) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) . Students who complete the Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting will be eligible for the national qualifying examination for certification as a certified medical assistant (CMA, AAMA) .  \nOrientations are held every semester for new students. Please call the John Adams Administration Office at 415-561-1900 for specific dates and times or visit our webpage at [https://www.ccsf.edu/degrees-certificates/medical-assisting](https://www.ccsf.edu/degrees-certificates/medical-assisting).  \nQuestions regarding dates of enrollment should be directed to the Admissions and Records Office located at the Ocean Campus E107 or telephone 415-239-3285. An application for admission form (Credit Division) may be obtained in person at the John Adams Student Services Office, Room 142, or online at the CCSF website: [https://www.ccsf.edu/apply-ccsf/new-credit](https://www.ccsf.edu/apply-ccsf/new-credit)student.  \nIf you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Medical Assisting Program Advisor, Dory Rincon, [at](at drincon@ccsf.edu. Again)[ ](at drincon@ccsf.edu. Again)[drincon@ccsf.edu](at drincon@ccsf.edu. Again)[. Again](at drincon@ccsf.edu. Again), thank you for your interest in our program.  \nSincerely,  \nDory P. Rincon  \nDory Rincon, Program Coordinator  \nThe following information was obtained at the website of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). For more information, go directly to their website [at](at www.aama-ntl.org)[ ](at www.aama-ntl.org)[www.aama-ntl.org](at www.aama-ntl.org).  \nIS MEDICAL ASSISTING FOR YOU?  \nAre you looking for a meaningful job?  \nDo you like helping others?  \nDo you have an interest in health and medicine?  \nAre you a \"people person\"?  \nAre you good at multitasking-switching tasks throughout the workday?  \nDo you like variety in your job?  \nWould you like to enter a career in an expanding field?  \nIf you answered \"yes\" to five or more of these questions, then medical assisting might be the right career choice for you.  \nCertified Medical Assistants (CMAs) enjoy an exciting, challenging career that is essential to patient care in medical offices and clinics.  \nMedical assistants are in demand!  \nMedical assisting is one of the nation's fastest growing careers through 2020, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. This can be attributed to a predicted surge in the number of physicians' offices and outpatient care facilities. Technological advancements and the growing number of elderly Americans who need medical treatment are also factors for the increased demand for medical assistants.  \nWhat do Certified Medical Assistants actually do?  \nCertified Medical Assistants (CMAs) have a great amount of variety in their jobs and are cross trained to perform many administrative and clinical duties. Of course, duties vary from office to office depending on location, size and specialty.  \nAdministrative duties may include...  \n• Computer applications  \n• Answering telephones  \n• Greeting patients  \n• Updating and managing patient medical rec","cbCaipwJaCqaEG48","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipwJaCqaEG48","pdf",253444,"English","# Program Options and Accreditation\n## Course listings, descriptions, and sequencing\n## Accreditation and certification eligibility\n# Orientation and Enrollment Guidance\n## Orientation schedule for new students\n## Enrollment questions and admissions application\n# Career Fit and Role Overview\n## Criteria for prospective students\n## CMA duties: administrative and clinical\n# Program Overview\n## Instruction and clinical experience goals\n## Learning environment and enrollment modes\n# Curriculum\n## Health Care Technology Department overview","[{\"question\":\"What program options are included in the Medical Assisting packet?\",\"answer\":\"The packet lists course options leading to an associate degree or certificate of achievement in Medical Assisting, Medical Administrative Assisting, Medical Biller, Medical Clinic Assisting, Medical Evaluation Assistant, and Medical Receptionist.\"},{\"question\":\"Is the Medical Assisting Certificate Program accredited?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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