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 professionals 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. |
Medical Sciences Mission Statement: |
To provide allied health with a personal and professional learning centered education.
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Career Opportunities: |
Medical Assisting is one of the ten fastest growing occupations, expecting more than 35 percent growth nationally through the year 2016; Ohio projects a 32 percent [or more] increase in job opportunities for this field through 2016.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor "sixty-two percent of Medical Assisting jobs are in physicians' offices, while another 12 percent worked in public and private hospitals including inpatient and outpatient facilities and 11 percent worked in offices of other practitioners such as chiropractors, optometrist, and podiatrist."
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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Certification Information: |
Students who complete MTC’s Medical Assistant Associate of Technical Studies major are eligible to sit for the certification exam 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 exam unless the Certifying Board (CB) grants a waiver based on accepted mitigating circumstances.
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MTC offers a four-term (full time) certificate program in Medical Assisting. To see what graduates of this training will be ready to do once accepted into program click on the above link:
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The student must master the following competencies to successfully complete the Medical Assistant Program click on above link:
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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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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 following standards:
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To view information about Life Experience Credit click here.
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Accreditation: |
The Marion Technical College Medical Assisting Program at Marion Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs [CAAHEP, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 727-210-2350, www.CAAHEP.org], on recommendation of the Program Requirements Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment [AAMAE].
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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 get started in this Medical Sciences Program, contact the MTC Office of Admissions for an appointment, by e-mail at enroll@mtc.edu or by phone at 740-389-4636, extension 334. |
