Medical Assisting Certificate
CMA
Limited Enrollment Program
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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.
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Medical Sciences Mission Statement: |
To provide allied health students 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 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.
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Career Pathway: |
Medical Assistant Degree
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Competencies: |
The student must master the following competencies to successfully complete the Medical Assisting Program click here.
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Program Essential Functions: |
These functions are defined as graduate-level competencies for the entry-level employee. Click here 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 here to see the follwing standards:
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Life Experience Credit: |
To view information about Life Experience Credit click here.
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Accreditation: |
To view information about the Accreditation click here.
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Program Admission: |
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To apply for acceptance into the Medical Assisting Certificate program, click here 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. |
