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Medical Assisting

Description

Medical Assisting A medical assistant is an integral member of the health care delivery team, qualified by education and experience to work in the administrative office, the examining room and the physician's laboratory.

The Medical Assistant is a vital liaison between the doctor and patient and plays an important role in diagnosis and treatment. The many different roles assumed in this profession assure a fast moving and challenging career. Individuals in this unique position will be involved in many of the following skills:

General: project a professional manner and image, adhere to legal and ethical principles, use medical terminology effectively, and use effective and correct verbal and written communication.
Administrative: schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments, perform telephone and written communications, arrange hospital admissions, manage medical records, process insurance claim forms, manage office financial records, and maintain inventory.
Clinical: prepare patient for examination procedures and treatment, record medical histories, take vital signs, chart patient information, administer medications and injections, provide patient instruction and education, perform venipunctures, collect and prepare other specimens, perform electrocardiograms (ECG), sterilize instruments, and perform basic laboratory tests. With additional education, the medical assisting graduate may perform limited radiography.

Progression in the Medical Assisting program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of "C" or above in each required course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average or above (on a 4.0 scale). Clinical orientation and externship are “non-paid work assignments.” Transportation to the physician's offices/community agencies where these occur is the responsibility of each student.

Program Options

An Associate of Applied Science degree is available through General Occupational/Technical Studies.

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Diploma requirements
MEDICAL ASSISTING
General Education:
REQUIRED COURSES
BIO 135 Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory 4
ENG 101 Writing I 3 OR
TEC 200 Technical Communications (3)
Subtotal 7 hours

Support Classes
REQUIRED COURSES
AHS 115 Medical Terminology 3 OR
AHS 120 Medical Terminology (1) OR
CLA 131 Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin (3) OR
OST 103 Medical Office Terminology (3)
CPR 100 CPR for Health Care Professionals 1 OR
KHP 190 First Aid and Emergency Care (2)
Computer Literacy 3
Subtotal 5-8 hours

Core Courses
REQUIRED COURSES
MAI 105 Introduction to Medical Assisting 3
MAI 120 Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques I 2
MAI 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I 4
MAI 150 Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures I 3 OR
OST 217 Medical Office Procedures (3)
MAI 170 Dosage Calculations 2 OR
FHM 100 Dosage Calculations (2)
MAI 200 Pathophysiology for the Medical Assistant 3
MAI 220 Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques II 3
MAI 230 Medical Insurance 3 OR
OST 104 Introduction to Medical Insurance (3)
MAI 240 Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II 4
MAI 250 Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures II 3 OR
OST 227 Medical Office Software (3)
MAI 270 Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant 3
MAI 281 Medical Assistant Practicum 1
MAI 282 Medical Assistant Externship 3
Subtotal 37 hours

Total Credits 49-52 hours

Elective Courses:
REQUIRED COURSES
OST 100 Keyboarding (1)
OSTL 101 Keyboarding Lab (1)
MAI 101 Medical Keyboarding (1)
MAI 260 Medical Transcription (3)
MAI 299 Selected Topics: Medical Assisting: (Topic) (1-4)

Estimated Program Costs

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Job Outlook

Please consult the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook for the current job outlook.

SALARY

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Note:

Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway Community and Technical College.



	GCTC Programs Accreditation Online application Program costs Request Information Vision, Values, Mission Transfer Degrees Air Conditioning Technology Automotive Technology Business Studies Accounting Technology Business Administration Medical Information Technology Office Systems Technology Collision Repair Technology Computer Aided Drafting & Design Cosmetology Criminal Justice Diesel Technology Education General Occupationa/ Technical Studies Health and Wellness Technology Health Information Technology Information Technology Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Machine Tool Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology Medical Administrative Services Medical Assisting Manufacturing Industrial Technology (MIT): Electrical Technology Industrial Maintenance Technology Nursing Plumbing Technology Practical Nursing Visual Communication: Advertising and Design Multimedia Welding Technology	Medical Assisting Description A medical assistant is an integral member of the health care delivery team, qualified by education and experience to work in the administrative office, the examining room and the physician's laboratory. The Medical Assistant is a vital liaison between the doctor and patient and plays an important role in diagnosis and treatment. The many different roles assumed in this profession assure a fast moving and challenging career. Individuals in this unique position will be involved in many of the following skills: General: project a professional manner and image, adhere to legal and ethical principles, use medical terminology effectively, and use effective and correct verbal and written communication. Administrative: schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments, perform telephone and written communications, arrange hospital admissions, manage medical records, process insurance claim forms, manage office financial records, and maintain inventory. Clinical: prepare patient for examination procedures and treatment, record medical histories, take vital signs, chart patient information, administer medications and injections, provide patient instruction and education, perform venipunctures, collect and prepare other specimens, perform electrocardiograms (ECG), sterilize instruments, and perform basic laboratory tests. With additional education, the medical assisting graduate may perform limited radiography. Progression in the Medical Assisting program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of "C" or above in each required course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average or above (on a 4.0 scale). Clinical orientation and externship are “non-paid work assignments.” Transportation to the physician's offices/community agencies where these occur is the responsibility of each student. Program Options An Associate of Applied Science degree is available through General Occupational/Technical Studies. Diploma Click here to show/hide Diploma requirements. Click here to print Diploma requirements Diploma requirements MEDICAL ASSISTING General Education: REQUIRED COURSES BIO 135 Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory 4 ENG 101 Writing I 3 OR TEC 200 Technical Communications (3) Subtotal 7 hours Support Classes REQUIRED COURSES AHS 115 Medical Terminology 3 OR AHS 120 Medical Terminology (1) OR CLA 131 Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin (3) OR OST 103 Medical Office Terminology (3) CPR 100 CPR for Health Care Professionals 1 OR KHP 190 First Aid and Emergency Care (2) Computer Literacy 3 Subtotal 5-8 hours Core Courses REQUIRED COURSES MAI 105 Introduction to Medical Assisting 3 MAI 120 Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques I 2 MAI 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I 4 MAI 150 Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures I 3 OR OST 217 Medical Office Procedures (3) MAI 170 Dosage Calculations 2 OR FHM 100 Dosage Calculations (2) MAI 200 Pathophysiology for the Medical Assistant 3 MAI 220 Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques II 3 MAI 230 Medical Insurance 3 OR OST 104 Introduction to Medical Insurance (3) MAI 240 Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II 4 MAI 250 Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures II 3 OR OST 227 Medical Office Software (3) MAI 270 Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant 3 MAI 281 Medical Assistant Practicum 1 MAI 282 Medical Assistant Externship 3 Subtotal 37 hours Total Credits 49-52 hours Elective Courses: REQUIRED COURSES OST 100 Keyboarding (1) OSTL 101 Keyboarding Lab (1) MAI 101 Medical Keyboarding (1) MAI 260 Medical Transcription (3) MAI 299 Selected Topics: Medical Assisting: (Topic) (1-4) Click here to print Certificate requirements Certificate requirements Estimated Program Costs Click here to see the annual estimated program costs in addition to the cost of tuition. Job Outlook Please consult the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook for the current job outlook. SALARY Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at www.Salary.com Note: Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway Community and Technical College.

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