Medical Assistant at Wallace State Community College

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Associate in Applied Science Degree

The Medical Assistant Program is an integrated program of study that prepares students to function as allied-health professionals who perform medical assisting procedures, laboratory procedures, and basic radiographic techniques, usually in a physician’s office or clinic. Administrative duties include scheduling and receiving patients, preparing and maintaining medical records, performing 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 preparing the patient for examination, taking patient histories and vital signs, performing first-aid and CPR, assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures and diagnostic tests, preparing and administering medications as directed by the physician, and performing electrocardiograms and basic radiography.

The Medical Assistant Program has accreditation with the Accreditation Committee of the American Association of Medical Assistants (20 North Wacker Dr., Suite 1575, Chicago, IL 60606-2903, phone 1-800-228-2262). Graduates will be able to sit for the national certification examination for the Medical Assistant administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants Certification Board. AAMA Disciplinary Standards state that if a person is found guilty of a felony or has pleaded guilty to a felony the individual will be ineligible to sit for the Certification Examination. The certifying board may grant a waiver based upon mitigating circumstances. A student who is a felon may be admitted to the Medical Assistant Program. However, this does not ensure that they will be granted a waiver from the AAMA certifying board and allowed to sit for the CMA credential. After successful completion of the exam, the individual will be a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

Applicants Must:
	1.	Meet all the general admission requirements of WSCC.
	2.	Submit a WSCC application to the Admissions Office, declaring Medical Assistant as major. Students will be accepted until June 15 for fall admission. Applicants received after June 15 will be considered on a space available basis. Students will be accepted until November 1 for Spring admission. Applications received after the deadline date will be considered on a space available basis.
	3.	Submit a program application to the Medical Assistant Program Director. Attach copies of transcripts from high schools as well as other institutions attended.
	4.	Possess a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale with a “C” or better in all work previously attempted.
	5.	Submit ACT score to the Director of Admissions.

SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION

	1.	The Medical Assistant Program admits two times per year, beginning class in the fall and spring semesters.
	2.	Students are selected on the basis of program application date and completion of admission requirements. All other factors being equal, the ACT score will be the deciding factor for admission.
	3.	The Director of Admissions will review all applications for completion of requirements and will notify students selected for admission.
	4.	Students selected must respond, confirming acceptance within ten (10) days of the postmarked date of the acceptance letter. A student who fails to respond will forfeit his/her place in the class. A signed consent to drug testing must accompany the acceptance confirmation.
	5.	Students selected for acceptance should attend the mandatory orientation session. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of their spaces in the class. Medical Assistant students are required to submit an annual physical examination form, including Hepatitis B and other vaccination status, and current CPR certification before they will be allowed into the clinical facilities. Only CPR courses that provide certification for health care providers will be accepted. Accident and liability insurance, available through the College, is required of all Medical Assistant students.

PROGRESSION

Students must maintain a grade of “C” or better in all major required courses. Students who withdraw or are dismissed from the program must apply for re-admission. Students will be readmitted one time only.