Medical Assistant ATS Degree
Limited Enrollment Program
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Although some of the basic information is generally the same for both Medical Assisting Certificate (one year) and the Medical Assistant (ATS) Degree (two year). The Medical Assistant (ATS) Degree gives the student a broader knowledge base and earns them an Associate of Technical Studies Degree. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, "The earnings of medical assistants vary, depending on their experience, skill level, and location." Students who have completed the MA Certificate Program might find it advantageous to continue on and complete the MA Degree.
Communication is a key component in the health care equation, but sometimes physicians and patients experience a gap. Medical Assistants, allied health practitioners who perform a wide range of clinical and administrative duties, often serve as a critical bridge in the communication process between health care professionals and the general public. |
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To provide allied health with a personal and professional learning centered education.
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Career Opportunities:
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Medical Assisting is one of the ten fastest growing occupations, expecting more than 35 percent growth nationally through the year 2012; Ohio projects a 47 percent [or more] increase in job opportunities for this field through 2010.
Sixty percent of Medical Assisting jobs are in physicians' offices, while another 15 percent are hospital positions.
Naturally, the duties of a Medical Assistant vary from office to office depending on such factors as staff size, office location, and medical specialty. In smaller office situations, you may be required to handle a wider range of administrative and clinical duties, whereas in a larger office, the traditional Medical Assistant may specialize in one area or function. This career ‘‘variety'' is very attractive to many people when targeting potential job opportunities.
With additional course work, Medical Assistants may enter more advanced health occupations.
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Learning Outcomes:
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MTC offers a four-quarter (full time) certificate program in Medical Assisting. To see what graduates of this training will be ready to do click on the above link:
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| Competencies: |
The student must master the following competencies to successfully complete the Medical Assisting Program click on above link:
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| Program Essential Functions: |
These functions are defined as graduate-level competencies for the entry-level employee. Click on the link above for a list of Essential Functions.
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| Non-Academic Technical Standards: |
These standards are designed for entry-level students.
In the Medical Sciences programs, certain physical and health requirements are necessary for the student to meet the technical standards of the clinical courses. The accrediting agency and the clinical affiliates require these. Click on the above link to see the follwing standards:
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| Life Experience Credit: |
To view information about Life Experience Credit click the link above.
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| Accreditation: |
Students who complete MTC's Medical Assistant ATS Degree program are eligible to sit for the certification examination offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants [AAMA, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1575, Chicago, IL 60606, 312-899-1500, www.aama-ntl.org/]. The credential awarded upon successful completion of the exam is the CMA [Certified Medical Assistant].
Convicted felons or individuals pleading guilty to a felony are not eligible to sit for the Medical Assisting certification examination unless the Certifying Board (CB) grants a waiver based on accepted mitigating circumstances.
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| Program Admission: |
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To apply for acceptance into the Medical Assistant ATS degree program, click on the link above for requirements.
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| To receive more detailed information on the Medical Assistant ATS degree program or a complete copy of the MTC Catalog, please send an e-mail to smithp@mtc.edu or the Office of Admission at enroll@mtc.edu. |
