Moore Norman Technology Center
Medical Assistant
Application Booklet
2014-2015
Dear Prospective Medical Assistant Student,
Welcome to Moore Norman Technology Center. I am delighted that you are considering the Medical Assistant Career Major. It is my goal to prepare you to become a confident and competent medical assistant.
You will be offered the best preparation possible during your classroom and clinical
experience. In the two semesters you will be exposed to many new and exciting concepts and situations. At times it will be a difficult road but one also paved with personal rewards. If you find yourself with concerns or questions at any time during the application process, please contact the Health Education Office (ext. 7535) or Information and Enrollment (ext 7260), and we will make our best attempt to address your situation.
It is my hope that you will find satisfaction and happiness both during your time at MNTC and in your chosen career.
Sincerely,
Jenny McGuire, CMA (AAMA), AAS
Certified Medical Assistant Career Major Director/Instructor [email protected]
MEDICAL ASSISTANT APPLICATION BOOKLET
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page (s) 1. Application Process
a. Medical Assistant Application Process 5-6
b. Application Points List & Required Documentation 7-8
c. Information Session Dates 9
d. Immunization / Screening Requirements 10-13
e. OSBI Background Check Information 14
2. Medical Assisting Career Major Costs 15-16
3. Financial Aid Information 17-18
4. Medical Assistant Career Major Information 19-23
5. Medical Assistant Career Outlook Information 24-25
6. Frequently Asked Questions 26-28
MEDICAL ASSISTANT ADULT
APPLICATION PROCESS
Deadline Date: May 16, 2014
Pick up an Application Booklet.• Carefully review the information booklet contents. Meet with a Career Advisor.
• Call (405) 364-5763, ext. 7260 to schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor at either the Franklin Road or South Penn Campus. The Career Advisor will give you a referral for assessment testing.
Complete a current MNTC application.
• Return the application to the Information and Enrollment Center at either the Franklin Road or South Penn campus.
Applicants must attend an information session (dates and times listed on page 8).
• Call (405) 364-5763, ext. 7260 to schedule your information session. Complete Assessments.
• Call (405) 364-5763, ext. 7263 to schedule your assessment tests after meeting with a Career Advisor.
• Complete COMPASS, OKCIS, and Prove-it Keyboarding Assessments. • Obtain assessment scores.
• COMPASS Test- must have Reading 80, Writing 82, Pre-Algebra 33-100, Algebra 26-44 to be considered for the Medical Assistant Career Major.
Obtain Required Transcripts.
• Obtain official high school transcripts or GED certificate, and college transcripts you have. (Must be official transcripts)
Submit Documentation of Required Immunizations (listed on page 9).
Obtain an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) Background Check (information listed on page 14).
If needed, complete and turn in all required financial aid documentation.
Turn in all completed documentation to the Health Administration Building, Franklin Road Campus, by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on May 16, 2014.
All completed applications will be reviewed and students will be notified of selection. In the event the class has not been filled, the selection process will continue in June and July.
Enrollment is limited to 12 incoming students for each instructor per semester. Once the class is full, students will be placed on a waiting list and notified if an opening becomes available. Due to the pace of the career major, any admissions after the first day of class will be at the discretion of the instructor.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT
APPLICATION PROCESS
Deadline Date: MAY 16
th
, 2014
Pick up an Application Booklet from Tech Representative at your school. • Carefully review the application booklet contents.
Complete a current MNTC application.
• Return completed application to your MNTC Representative at your high school. Interview with a Moore Norman Technology Center representative.
• Interview with a Moore Norman Technology Center representative at your high school and receive a referral for assessment testing.
Applicants must attend an information session
• Call (405) 364-5763, ext. 7260 to schedule your information session. Complete Assessments.
• Call (405) 364-5763, ext. 7263 to schedule your assessment tests. • Complete COMPASS, OKCIS, and Prove-it Keyboarding Assessments. • Obtain assessment scores.
• COMPASS Test- must have Reading 80, Writing 82, Pre-Algebra 33-100, Algebra 26-44 to be considered for the Medical Assistant Career Major.
Submit Documentation of Required Immunizations (listed on page 9).
Obtain an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) Background Check (information listed on page 13).
If needed, complete and turn in all required financial aid documentation.
Turn in all completed documentation to the Health Administration Building, Franklin Road Campus, by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on May 16, 2014.
All completed applications will be reviewed and students will be notified of selection. In the event the class has not been filled, the selection process will continue in June and July.
Enrollment is limited to 12 incoming students for each instructor per semester. Once the class is full, students will be placed on a waiting list and notified if an opening becomes available. Due to the pace of the career major, any admissions after the first day of class will be at the discretion of the instructors.
NOTE: If you are currently a high school senior, you need to follow the adult application steps to enter the program as an adult next year.
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Date submitted:
Complete this list and submit page with documentation of all the following transcripts, immunizations, waivers, and assessments for Medical Assistant
Student must complete:
Date and results of Immunizations, Titers,
Waivers, Tests
Office Use Only Items required for acceptance Points
MUST have one of these
Official High School Transcript or 0 required
Official GED 0 required
MUST have One of these
ACT (composite of 19 or >) or 6 pts
COMPASS (scores must be no older than 2 years from the date the application file is due.
Reading 90-99 80-89 Writing 90-99 82-89 Pre-Algebra 33-100 Or Algebra 26-44 2 pts 1 pt 2 pts 1 pt 2 pts 2 pts
Official college transcript: minimum of 12 hours General Education courses
3.75-4.0 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 Minimum of 2.5-3.24 6 pts 4 pts 2 pts 0 pts- meets requirements
MUST have ALL Immunizations
Or titers For each
Rubella vaccination (or titer) 0 required Rubella vaccination (or titer) 0 required Rubeola vaccination (or titer) 0 required Rubeola vaccination (or titer) 0 required Mumps vaccination (or titer) 0 required Mumps vaccination (or titer) 0 required
Or Both of these Or MMR vaccination #1 0 required MMR vaccination #2 0 required Both of these Or titer
Varicella (or titer) (No Doctor note accepted) 0 required Varicella (or titer) (No Doctor note accepted) 0 required
1 TB at time of application
TB Negative Skin Test (Jan-April 2014)
0 required
1 after acceptance
TB Negative Skin Test (after acceptance)
0 required
continued from previous page
Student must complete:
Date and results of Immunizations, Titers,
Waivers, Tests
Office Use Only Items required for acceptance Points
Not required
HEP B 0 required HEP B 0 required HEP B 0 required
Or
Required Waiver 0 required
Within the last 10
years Tetanus Shot 0 required
Required Attend Information Session 5 pts
Required
Clear OSBI Background check Must check all backgrounds (criminal, sex,
violent)
0 required
Required Ideas Assessment 0 required
Required
Prove it Keyboarding Test 46-60 wpm 36-45 wpm 25-35 wpm 0-25 wpm 25 pts 10 pts 5 pt 0 pt, (meets requirement)
Required CPR Certification after acceptance 0 required
Extra points Available
College Credit – Med Term Hold Certification in Medical Field
(Ex: AUA, CNA)
10 pts 10 pts
Total Points
*In the event of a tie, the determining factor for selection will be the highest typing score of completed packets turned in for selection.
Medical Assistant Information Sessions
This is a time for you to meet with the instructor and hear about the career major
first hand as well as have the opportunity to ask questions.
Thursday, January 23, 2014 4:30 pm Health Careers Building, Room H312 Monday, February 17, 2014 8:30 am Health Careers Building, Room H312 Wednesday, March 12, 2014 5:00 pm Health Careers Building, Room H312 Monday, April 7, 2014 8:30 am Health Careers Building, Room H312 Tuesday, April 22, 2014 6:00 pm Health Careers Building, Room H312 Thursday, May 8, 2014 5:00 pm Health Careers Building, Room H312
It is an application requirement to attend one of these sessions as soon as
possible.
Call 364-5763 ext 7260 to enroll in an information session.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION – 12:00 p.m. (noon) on May
16, 2014
If space is available, a second round of information sessions is scheduled after May 16, 2014.
Schedule for second round selection
Monday, June 9, 2014 9:00 am Health Careers Building, Room H312 Tuesday, July 1, 2014 12:00 pm Health Careers Building, Room H312
IMMUNIZATION/SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
You must present documentation of the following immunizations, titers, and records to the MNTC Health Education Office before being accepted into the Medical Assistant Career Major.
Measles, Rubella (MMR)
You must have documentation of receiving 2 MMR vaccinations or 1 MMR and 1 positive titer (shows immunity) to Rubeola.
Hepatitis B Vaccination
The Hepatitis B vaccination is a series of three (3) injections given over a six month period. The cost ranges from $40 to $200. If you wish, you may sign a declination form and not take the series. The area of work you are going into puts you at risk for coming into contact with infected blood and bodily fluids, so think seriously about refusing the protective vaccination.
You must have had the first shot of the series or have a signed declination statement to be accepted into the Career Major.
Varicella Immunization
You must have documentation of receiving 2 doses of the vaccination or have a positive
blood titer showing immunity to chicken pox. Having had the disease is not proof enough,
submitting a physician’s statement that you had chicken pox will not be accepted.
Tetanus (TD)
You must have had a tetanus booster within the past 10 years.
Tuberculosis Skin Test (PPD)
You must have had 1 negative TB skin test or (for positive reactors) a negative chest X-Ray.
This is a prerequisite for acceptance into the Medical Assistant program, After acceptance you will be required to obtain another negative TB skin test to satisfy externship site requirements.
*Notice: Externship sites may require additional immunizations/screening requirements.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
• Official High School transcript or GED Certificate • Meet indicators for success:
ACT Composite Score: 19-21+ Or
COMPASS test: Reading 80, Writing 82, Pre Algebra 33-100 or Algebra 26-44
If your COMPASS scores are lower than the above, see an advisor. The test can only be taken twice in a 6 month period
Or
Official College Transcript: minimum 12 hours, General Education courses with a
2.5 GPA
• Provide documentation of all required immunizations, titers, TB tests • Attend informational session
• Background check(s)
• IDEAS assessment and Prove It Keyboarding test with a minimum of 25 wpm. • CPR Certification after acceptance
• Students must provide their own transportation to school and to Externship sites. • The student will also be required to submit to a drug test after acceptance into career
major.
Immunization Sites
Location
Norman Regional Hospital 901 N. Porter, Norman, OK Health Promotion Department Gloria Moran, Nurse
307-3172
Cash or Check only – no credit cards By appointment only
*Free MMR @ Cleveland Co. Health Dept
Services Offered/Costs TB Testing $10 Hep B vaccines $40 each Varicella Titer $34 Hep B Titer $31 Rubella Titer $22 Rubeola Titer $44 Mumps Titer $36 Flu Vaccinations $24
Norman Regional Occupational Medicine 724 24th Avenue NW Suite 200
Norman, OK 360-6868 Appt. Preferred: M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
***Advise MNTC student to get this pricing.
TB Skin Test $20 Hep B vaccines $75 each MMR Titer $135 Varicella Titer $45 Hep B Titers $70 MMR vaccines (series of 2) $85 each Concentra Medical Center
6101 W. Reno Oklahoma City, OK 495-3085
M-F 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
TB Skin Test $32.50 not on Thursday Varicella Titer $91.50
Hep B vaccines $80.50 each MMR Titers $178 MMR vaccines $82.50 each
Healing Hands TB Wellness 411 NW 11th
Oklahoma City, OK 272-0476
Mon, Tues, Wed, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Fri 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
TB Skin Test $15
St. Anthony Hospital Lab 1000 N. Lee, 3rd floor of Hospital Oklahoma City, OK
272-7068
Open 24 hrs/day 7 days a week
MMR Titers $65 Hep B Titers $15 Varicella Titers $20
Integris Southwest Medical Center 4200 S. Douglas Suite 214 Oklahoma City, OK 636-7336
Student Price List: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
TB Skin Test $10 Hep B vaccines $40 each Hep B Titer $40 Rubella Titer $23 Rubeola Titer $30 Mumps Titer $30 Varicella Titer $30 Integris Baptist Medical Center
3435 NW 56th Suite 909 Building A Oklahoma City, OK
951-2903
Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm No cash accepted – check, money order or credit card/debit card
Rubella Titer $23 Rubeola Titer $30 Mumps Titer $30 Varicella Titer $30 Hep B vaccine/Titer $40 each
TB Skin Test $10 not on Thursday
WAIVER/RELEASE FROM ANY & ALL LIABILITY BY STUDENTS AT
MOORE NORMAN TECHNOLOGY CENTER IN HEALTH RELATED TRAINING
Option 1
I choose to receive the HBV immunizations at my own expense. I understand the cost is approximately $0.00 - $210.00.
Signature Date
DATES OF IMMUNIZATIONS
1st
(Must be verified) Signature
2nd
(Must be verified) Signature
3rd
(Must be verified) Signature
Option 2
I choose not to take a vaccine.*
Signature Date
*Students will not be permitted in clinical areas until option 1 or 2 is chosen and this form signed.
Whether or not the student takes HBV Vaccinations the undersigned student expressly waives any claim(s) and/or releases Moore Norman Technology Center and its employees and agents from any and all liability for exposure and/or infection of any sort, relating to and arising from participation in Moore Norman Technology Center Health Occupations Career Majors.
Signature Date
OSBI Background Check Information
As a part of the Moore Norman Technology Center’s Medical Assistant Career Major, you will be required to practice your skills in facilities requiring background checks. Before you can be assigned to a hospital, clinic, or other facility for your clinical or externship experience, you must have a background check that includes a criminal offender, sex offender and violent offender check. If your criminal history is positive, the facility will then review your personal criminal history background. Each facility has the right to accept or reject any student based on information shown in the criminal history background check. Moore Norman Technology Center cannot overrule the decision of the clinical or externship sites. Criminal offender, sex offender and violent offender reports must be obtained no earlier than January, 2014.
An applicant, whose background check does not come back clear, will be considered on a case by case basis, for admission to the Medical Assisting Career Major.
If you are refused a clinical placement, you will be dropped from the Career Major.
If you have lived in Oklahoma less than one year, you must submit the information from the state where you previously resided as well as the OSBI report. These reports must also include information regarding sex offender history.
It is your responsibility to obtain your record from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and provide it with your documentation. The OSBI office is located at 6600 North Harvey off NE 63rd, Oklahoma City, OK, one block west of Broadway Extension, Building 6 in the Broadway Executive Park. The telephone number is 879-2689, extension 0. The cost is $19.00; OSBI accepts cash or credit card. They will not accept checks. You will be required to bring your social security number, date of birth, full name and payment with you to be able to complete the process. If you get your background check from the OSBI office, bring the original document; photocopies, faxed copies, or other forms cannot be accepted. If you are a MNTC Hire student, the DHS background check with this program will meet the
requirements for this career major. Contact Becky Wood with any questions at (405) 364-5763 ext. 7365.
If you have any questions, contact the Information and Enrollment Center at 364-5763 extension 7260.
Medical Assisting
Medical Assistant 1185 hours Career Major Costs In-District Out-District Invoice Items:R Tuition $2,073.75 $2,666.25
R Liability Insurance(Required annually for all students) $20.00 $20.00
R Drug Screening(Required annually for all students) (Performed onsite at MNTC after acceptance) $45.00 $45.00
R AAMA Membership(Required annually for all students) $30.00 $30.00
R Resource Fee(one time fee) $225.00 $225.00
R AAMA Exam Registration Fee(one time fee) $125.00 $125.00
Invoice Total $2,518.75 $3,111.25
Required Student Purchase Items:
R* 1 GB Flash Drive $10.00 $10.00
R* OSBI Background Check $19.00 $19.00
R* Stethoscope/Sphygmomanometer $40.00 $40.00
R* Athletic Shoes(White,Closed-toe, Leather) $100.00 $100.00
R* Lab Jacket $30.00 $30.00
R* 3 Sets of Scrubs $110.00 $110.00
R* TB Test(needs to be completed prior to the first day of class) $40.00 $40.00
* Parking for Externship $40.00 $40.00
Required Student Purchase Total $389.00 $389.00
Grand Total $2,907.75 $3,500.25
R – Required first day of class. Career Major Tuition Payment Options
* - Not available for purchase at MNTC – prices may vary by retailer and student preference. Less than 650 academic clock hours = 1 payment
Over 650 academic clock hours = 2 payments
Please visit the MNTC website www.mntechnology.com for career major updates and the most current cost information. If you have questions regarding career major costs, please contact MNTC Bursar Office @ (405) 364-5763, ext. 7201 or ext. 7410.
Moore Norman Technology Center
Medical Assisting
2014-2015 High School Supply List
X=Required on first day of
class
Required Item(s) Description Quantity Estimated Cost
Semester Recommended
X AAMA Membership (required annually) 1 $30.00 1st
X 1 GB Flash Drive 1 $10.00 1st
Stethoscope/Sphygmomanometer
*
1 $40.00 2ndX White Athletic Shoes (white, closed-toe, leather) 1 $100.00 1st
X Lab Jacket 1 $30.00 1st
X 3 Sets of Scrubs 3 $90.00 1st
X Drug Screening after school year begins)required annually - performed at MNTC 1 No Charge 1st
Expenses as an adult student
X Tuition Career major hourst/tuition costs may vary by student.)($1.75 per career major hour for In-District and $2.25 per career major hour for Out-of-District students.
X OSBI Background Check (performed at MNTC during 3rd semester for adults who began program as a HS senior)
1 $19.00 3rd
X Liability Insurance 1 $20.00 3rd
X Drug Screening student)(performed at MNTC after school year begins)(required annually as an adult 1 $45.00 3rd
X AAMA Membership (required annually) 1 $30.00 1st
X TB test 1 $40.00 3rd
Parking for Externship Varies $40.00 3rd
PLEASE NOTE: All prices are estimated and subject to change without notice.
* While it is highly recommended that each student purchase their own for internships and employment, MNTC will provide if needed.
As a parent/guardian of the student identified below, I confirm his/her enrollment in the Career
Major listed at the top of this page. I accept the responsibility of purchasing the required items.
My student will be responsible to bring the items marked by an X on the first day of class at Moore
Norman Technology Center.
Student’s Printed Name:_____________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:___________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Printed Name:_______________________________________________
Date:___________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID
Federal Financial Aid is available to adult students attending a 600+ hour career major at MNTC. The career majors eligible to participate in Student Financial Aid (SFA) funds are approved and accredited by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE). For a complete list of
approved career majors, contact the Financial Aid office, located in Information and Enrollment, just inside Entry B.
FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS OFFERED AT MNTC
As of the 2006-2007 school year, MNTC nolonger participates in the Federal Student Loan programs; therefore, subsidized and unsubsidized loan programs are not offered to our students as a funding source.
The following are the financial aid programs available, if a student qualifies:
■ Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program (a state/ federally funded program):
This program is administrated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The OTAG program is funded with both state and federal LEAP
(Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership) funds. An applicant is considered for this program if the FAFSA form was completed by March 1.
■ Federal Pell Grant (Pell) Program:
This is a need-based program, and eligibility is pre-determined by the Department of Education. The amount for the award year can be up to $5,635.
■ Federal Supplement Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program: This program is offered to
students based on need. To qualify for FSEOG, the Expected Family
Contribution (EFC) must be zero. The funds will be awarded to the students who have completed their application and been accepted until funds are
exhausted. The amount for the award year can be up to $500.
Other Financial Assistance
Other federal/state funding agencies have assisted MNTC students in the past and will continue to assist for the current school year. To find out more about the agencies and available assistance, contact a Career Advisor (405) 364-5763, ext. 7260 or the Financial Aid Coordinator at (405) 364-5763, ext. 7209.
■ Vocational Rehabilitation Services
■ Veteran Administration Benefits
■ Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
■ Workforce Investment Board
HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
(SFA)
To apply for the Pell, FSEOG and OTAG, applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form called the FAFSA. NOTE: Students must apply for all other
assistance or scholarship program(s) through the required agency or organization offering the funds.
The FAFSA may be submitted in the following ways:
■ By mailing the paper FAFSA to the Federal Processor (The FAFSA form is available by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID and requesting a paper application be mailed to you, or by printing a .pdf version available at
fafsa.gov).
■ Through the Internet by using FAFSA on the web at: fafsa.ed.gov
In order for MNTC to receive a student’s FAFSA information, our school code must be reported on the FAFSA. Our school code for the FAFSA is
012272.
Upon completing the FAFSA online, contact the Financial Aid office within three to five days at (405)364-5763, ext. 7209 to begin completing the remaining portions of the financial aid process.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Moore Norman Technology Center District No. 17 is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, age, disability, or veteran status in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.
These Equal opportunity provisions include, but are not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, student services, and educational programs or activities. MNTC’s Human Resources Director is the compliance coordinator of Title IX and the Educational Services Director serves as the compliance coordinator of 504/IDEA.
Inquiries concerning application of this policy may be referred to the Compliance Coordinator by calling (405) 364-5763 or by visiting the Franklin Rd. campus at 4701 12th Ave. NW, Norman, OK, 73069.
International Applicants
International Applicants must provide a high school equivalency assessment letter indicating foreign country education is equivalent to U.S. High School education, during the application period. The evaluation and letter are available through the International Student’s Office at colleges or universities.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
CAREER MAJOR
(1185 Hours) 2014-2015
The Moore Norman Technology Center Medical Assistant Career Major provides the training and skills necessary to become a Medical Assistant. A Medical Assistant is an integral member of the health care team. Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians running smoothly. Administrative duties may include: answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patient medical records, billing and coding. Clinical duties may include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, assisting the physician during examinations collecting and preparing lab specimens, and assisting with minor procedures in the medical office.
MNTC’s Medical Assistant Career Major is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org), upon the recommendation of the Medical Assistant Education Review Board (MAERB).This recognition means that the MNTC Medical Assistant Career Major meets national standards set for Medical Assistant
education. Only graduates of CAAHEP accredited career majors are eligible to take the exam to become a Medical Assistant (CMA-AAMA). Resources to view CAAHEP Standards can be found at:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756 727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
Through a cooperative agreement with Oklahoma City Community College, a MNTC Medical Assistant graduate may be awarded up to 38 credit hours toward completion of an associate of applied science degree in medical assistant.
WHO CAN ENROLL?
The career major is open to adult students and high school seniors. Enrollment is limited. Students must meet ALL entrance requirements before enrolling. It is the applicant’s responsibility to be sure their file is complete to be considered for acceptance. Incomplete
files will not be considered. SCHEDULE
Students attend class Monday – Friday from 9:15 a.m. – 4:10 p.m. for full time students and 9:15 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. or 1:15 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. for part-time students. The career major follows the traditional school year (August – May). The curricular portion of the career major is completed in two consecutive semesters and is followed by the completion of 160 hours of uncompensated externship.
ABOUT THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
Jenny McGuire
Title: Instructor/Externship Coordinator/Program Director Educational Background:
Associate Degree in Applied Science Oklahoma City Community College Certified Medical Assistant Moore Norman Technology Center
Currently enrolled at the University of Central Oklahoma pursuing Bachelor’s Degree Teaching Certificate from Oklahoma Department of Education
Oklahoma State Delegate for American Association of Medical Assistants Serves on National Board for American Association of Medical Assistants Serves on Board of Oklahoma Association of Medical Assistants
Member at large for State Medical Assistant Programs
Program Surveyor for MA Programs with Medical Assisting Exam Review Board
Employment Background:
Certified Medical Assistant at OU Physician’s Urogynecology Certified Medical Assistant at OU Physician’s Breast Institute Certified Nursing Assistant at Southern Hospice
CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
The classroom environment is a fast-paced mixture of instructor-led and self-directed study. The students work at their own pace completing homework; spend time in a teacher led discussion or in the lab learning and practicing skills. Tests and work are due by Friday of every week. The student will be expected to be on time and in the classroom every day and will be counted absent for any time not spent in class.
CAREER MAJOR EXPENSES
Cost including tuition, books, fees and supplies for an in-district student the previous year were as follows:
In-district High School $300.00 approximately In-district Full time Adult $2,907.75approximately
Please see a Career Advisor for current Expense Sheets.
NATURE OF THE CAREER MAJOR
The Medical Assistant career major progresses through a specific sequence of courses. Students will be assigned specific courses of study, often as many as three or four courses, to be completed simultaneously. The curriculum is designed to build a foundation of
knowledge, reinforce that knowledge with activities and skills, and then build another, more complex layer upon that foundation. Due to this, it is essential students’ progress through this curriculum in a manner that is prescribed. Students must complete certain areas of the
curriculum before beginning more complex units. The courses, organization and sequence, are outlined on subsequent pages.
Each individual course must be completed with a 70% grade or higher in order to continue in the career major. A student may have no more than two opportunities to successfully
complete each course. Failure to pass a course in two tries will result in being dropped from the career major.
Each course syllabus identifies prerequisite material that is required before beginning that specific course. The student must have successfully completed the prerequisite material with a 70% or better, and have successfully completed all skills or activities required in those prerequisite courses before beginning the subsequent course. Be aware that some courses are instructor-led and are only scheduled once per semester. Failure to satisfy prerequisites may require a student to sit out a semester or be dropped from the career major.
To complete the career major in a timely manner, it is essential that all students adhere to the schedule of assignments and due dates. Although all students learn in different manners and at different paces, the discipline of medical assistant requires individuals be able to manage multiple duties and meet multiple deadlines. Failure to complete material by the identified due date may result in earning a score of zero for that material. Continuing to fall behind in work and assignments may result in a student being withdrawn from the career major due to failure to progress.
COLLEGE CREDIT OPTION
The Medical Assistant Career Major at Moore Norman Technology Center has been approved for 38 hours of college credit toward an Associate in Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant from Oklahoma City Community College.
In order to earn college credit for the courses taken in the Medical Assistant Career Major, the student must co-enroll at Oklahoma City Community College for the specific courses they are completing that semester at MNTC. Co-enrollment must be at the same time the courses are being completed within the career major. College credit cannot be sought after the fact. All students interested in earning college credit for medical assistant courses must meet with a representative of OCCC early during their first semester of enrollment within the Medical Assistant Career Major. An OCCC representative is regularly scheduled to be on campus. Contact Educational Services (x 8228) to obtain a schedule.
CAREER MAJOR PROGRESSION
Below you will find a listing of the courses contained within the Medical Assistant Career Major. These courses must be completed in the defined sequence.
FIRST SEMESTER: Student progression will be sequential with curriculum assignments to run
concurrently.
Medical Law and Ethics
Historical aspects Types of practices Legal guidelines Ethical considerations Bioethical issues
Professionalism & Patient Relations Interpersonal skills Verbal/nonverbal communication Psychology Employability
Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology
Introduction Chemistry Cells & tissues Integumentary system Skeletal system Muscular system Nervous & sensory
systems
Endocrine system Blood, heart, vessels Lymphatic & immune
systems
Respiratory system Digestive system &
metabolism Urinary system Reproductive system &
fetal development Diagnostic procedures Pharmacology
Clinical Procedures I
Assessment, BBP, asepsis Vital signs & primary
physical examination Orthopedic medicine Neurology & ENT Cardiovascular medicine Dermatology
Pulmonary medicine Gastroenterology Urology & male
reproductive
Obstetrics/gynecology & Pediatrics
Gerontology Diagnostic imaging &
therapeutic modalities Word Processing Word processing Administrative Office Functions Reception duties Appointment scheduling Telephone techniques and triage
Managing the office environment Management
responsibilities Financial functions and
bookkeeping Correspondence and
mail processing Establish, maintain, and
file records
SECOND SEMESTER: After successfully completing the first semester of the Career Major, these
curriculum components will run concurrently.
Medical Insurance & Coding
Basic insurance concepts Diagnostic (ICD-9) coding Procedural (CPT) coding Completion of paper and
electronic claim forms Calculating reimbursement Review of specific national plans: BC/BS, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare,
CHAMPVA, Workers' Comp
Medical Informatics
Entering new patient data Entering charges Entering payments Scheduling Preparing electronic insurance claims Entering reimbursements Clinical Procedures II Instrumentation
Quality assurance & quality control
Laboratory mathematics Blood collection procedures Urinalysis
Hematology Chemistry Microbiology Immunology Nutrition and exercise Assisting with office
surgical procedures Removing sutures &
staples
Office emergencies/first aid/ CPR Pharmacology General aspects Dosage calculation Medication administration Injections Pharmacological categories
Use by body system
CAPSTONE: Upon successful completion of all components of the curriculum, the students will
conclude the Career Major with these courses.
Simulations
Job search training
Establishment of resume & cover letter Mock interview
Certification review and mock examination CPR Healthcare Provider certification
Mega-skill simulations utilizing combinations of general, administrative, and clinical knowledge and skills gained throughout training
Administrative Externship (Accreditation requires a minimum of 160 hours of uncompensated hours)
Minimum of 80 hours uncompensated experience in medical office environment observing and utilizing administrative knowledge and skills
Clinical Externship
Minimum of 80 hours uncompensated experience in medical office environment observing and utilizing clinical knowledge and skills
Medical Assistant Career Major
“Employment is projected to grow by 31 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will stem from physicians hiring more medical assistants to do routine administrative an dclinical durites so that physicians can see more patients”. US Dept of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Ed.
Nature of the Work
Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, and other health practitioners running smoothly.
The duties of Medical Assistants vary from office to office, depending on the location and size of the practice and the practitioner’s specialty. In small practices, Medical Assistants usually are “generalists,” handling both administrative and clinical duties and reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. Those in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area, under the supervision of
department administrators.
Medical Assistants perform many administrative duties, including answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patients’ medical records, filling out insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handling billing and bookkeeping.
Clinical duties vary according to State law and include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the examination. Medical Assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments. They instruct patients about medications and special diets, prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, authorize drug refills as directed, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for x rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, and change dressings. Medical Assistants also may arrange examining-room instruments and equipment, purchase and maintain supplies and equipment, and keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean.
Work Environment
Medical Assistants work in well-lighted, clean environments. They constantly interact with other people and may have to handle several responsibilities at once. Most full-time Medical Assistants work a regular 40-hour week. Some work part time, evenings, or weekends.
Employment
Medical Assistants held about 483,600 jobs in 2008. Almost 62 percent worked in offices of physicians; about 13 percent worked in public and private hospitals, including inpatient and outpatient facilities; and almost 11 percent worked in offices of other health practitioners, such as chiropractors and podiatrists. The rest worked mostly in outpatient care centers, public and private educational services, other ambulatory healthcare services, state and local government agencies, medical and diagnostic laboratories, nursing care facilities, and
employment services.
Training, Other Qualification, and Advancement
Most employers prefer graduates of formal Career Majors in Medical Assistant. Such Career Majors are offered in vocational-technical high schools, postsecondary vocational schools, and community and junior colleges. Postsecondary Career Majors usually last either 1 year, resulting in a certificate or diploma, or 2 years, resulting in an associate degree. Courses cover anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, as well as keyboarding, transcription, record keeping, accounting, and insurance processing. Students learn laboratory techniques, clinical and diagnostic procedures, pharmaceutical principles, the administration of medications, and first aid. They study office practices, patient relations, medical law, and ethics. Accredited Career Majors include an internship that provides practical experience in physicians’ offices, hospitals, or other healthcare facilities.
of Health Education Schools (ABHES). In 2005, there were 500 Medical Assistant programs accredited by CAAHEP and about 170 accredited by ABHES.
Formal training in Medical Assistant, while generally preferred, is not always required. Employers prefer to hire experienced workers or certified applicants who have passed a national examination, indicating that the Medical Assistant meets certain standards of competence. The American Association of Medical Assistants awards the Medical Assistant credential; the American Medical Technologists awards the Registered Medical Assistant credential.
Medical Assistants deal with the public; therefore, they must be neat and well groomed and have a courteous, pleasant manner. Medical Assistants must be able to put patients at ease and explain physicians’ instructions. They must respect the confidential nature of medical information. Clinical duties require a reasonable level of manual dexterity and visual acuity.
Medical Assistants may be able to advance to office manager. They may qualify for a variety of administrative support occupations or may teach Medical Assisting. With additional education, some enter other health occupations, such as nursing and medical technology.
Job Outlook
Employment of Medical Assistants is expected to increase 31 percent much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2018 as the health services industry expands because of technological advances in medicine, and a growing and aging population. Increasing utilization of Medical Assistants in the rapidly growing healthcare industries will result in fast employment growth for the occupation. In fact, Medical Assistants is projected to be the fastest growing occupation over the 2008-2018 periods.
Employment growth will be driven by the increase in the number of group practices, clinics, and other
healthcare facilities that need a high proportion of support personnel, particularly the flexible Medical Assistant who can handle both administrative and clinical duties. Medical Assistants work primarily in outpatient settings, which are expected to exhibit much faster-than-average growth.
In view of the preference of many healthcare employers for trained personnel, job prospects should be best for Medical Assistants with formal training or experience, and particularly for those with certification.
Earnings
The earnings of medical assistants vary, depending on their experience, skill level, and location. Median annual earnings of wage-and-salary medical assistants were $28,860 in 2010. The middle 50 percent earned between $23,700 and $33,500. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,600, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $39,570.
Related Occupations
Workers in other medical support occupations include dental assistants, medical records and health information technicians, medical secretaries, occupational therapist assistants and aides, pharmacy aides, and physical therapist assistants and aides.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition, Medical Assistants, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos164.htm (visited December 16, 2013.)
MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
(Questions to ask and responses to look for in a Medical Assistant career major)
1. How long has the Medical Assistant Career Major been in operation? What percent of its graduates were able to find jobs in their fields?
MNTC’s: MNTC’s Medical Assistant career major has been in existence for thirteen years. To date, 80% of our graduates have been hired as Medical Assistants prior to or within a few months of graduation.
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2. How many students does the Career Major accept each year? How many have graduated? What is the career major’s retention rate?
MNTC’s: Our career major accepts 12 qualified applicants per year, depending on returning students. Smaller classes allow for frequent one-on-one attention. There is a 69% retention rate.
Other School: Other School:
3. How many full time instructors are available for the students?
MNTC’s: The Medical Assistant Career Major has one full time instructor on staff.
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4. Where are clinical sites?
MNTC’s: I have clinical rotations in several departments at the following Medical Offices: OU Children’s, OU Physician’s, DaVita Dialysis and Private Physician Offices.
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5. Are the school and the Career Major accredited by the agencies that make policies for Medical Assistants? (Why is accreditation important to the student?)
MNTC: MNTC’s Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org), upon the recommendation of the Medical Assistant Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org Other School: Other School:
6. How can I be absolutely sure that the Medical Assisting Career Major is accredited by the proper agency? All: Ask to see the official certificate from CAAHEP and go to the internet site www.caahep.org
MNTC: I proudly display the certificates and am listed on all the websites as being fully accredited.
Other School: Other School:
7. How do I know if the career major has adequate supplies and equipment for practice prior to being sent to a clinical setting?
MNTC: The student can take a tour of the school and attend the informational meetings about the career major.
Other School: Other School:
8. How can I tell which option is best of me?
MNTC: Information sessions are held to address all of your questions. The application booklet is designed to help make your educational journey easier.
Other School: Other School:
8. Can I get credit for courses I have already taken?
MNTC: Schedule and attend an information session early and meet with the instructor. Advanced
standing and competency based testing is decided on an individual basis upon proof of documentation.
Other School: Other School:
I hope this fact finding sheet helps you make an informed decision about the career major you are investigating. If I may be of help please call 364-5763 ext. 7235.
The Moore Norman Technology Center Medical Assistant Program Director
What If I Don’t Get In?
Even though students set goals and timelines for career education and training,
circumstances sometimes prevent people from obtaining their goals. The following list includes some reasons people are not admitted to the career major and the actions to take.
Reason: Did not pass COMPASS.
Action: Find a tutoring program to assist with refreshing English, Math and Reading. Ask a
Career Advisor for information on our COMPASS Prep Workshops.
Reason: Class is full
Action: Consider enrolling in short term classes, or general education classes for advance
standing. Examples: Phlebotomy, Medical Terminology, CPR (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider), Anatomy and Physiology for college credit and contact the instructor for other courses.
Reason: Incomplete packet
Comments about the career major from current and former students of Medical Assistant…
“The past year was one of the hardest yet most rewarding years of my life. I feel that I now have the knowledge, and skills to be the best Medical Assistant I can be. The instructor was VERY knowledgeable which made learning very interesting and exciting!”
“Overall I loved the class and the instructor. I liked how the class was set up.”
“It seems overwhelming at first but have faith, you can get it all done. The instructor gives you lots of study time so you can get your stuff done in class. I almost never had to do homework at home. I also had a job at the same time I was going to school. Don’t worry, once you get your system down you can do it.”
“For me the program was very informative for what I needed to know as I go out into the workforce.”
“The program is great. The instructor was great. It looks very overwhelming at first but once you get into it, it all flies by so fast.”
“The program is short-term and fun! Especially with the instructor. It’s very informative, get to learn everything that is needed to know to get out there”
“The Medical Assisting program gives you a foot in the door if you want to take your career further; it’s a fun program.”
“The program was amazing! You learn so much in the short amount of time you’re here. The instructor was great; she lightened the mood because it does get tough at times. You really have to try in this class, you can’t goof off. HOSA was really fun and inspirational. I loved everything about this class; I’m going to miss coming here.”
“This class taught me a lot about what I need to know to get into the work force and I’m so glad I got into this class. I can’t wait until I get to use my knowledge acquired from this class and start working as a medical assistant.”
