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- What skills will I learn?
This program fully prepares students in a broad range of duties and skills
required in assisting physicians in their offices, outpatient clinics and
ambulatory facilities. Medical Assistants commonly perform many roles that
may include front and/or back office duties such as reception, bookkeeping,
billing, and office management, as well as venipuncture, administration of
medications including by injecting, EKG's,
vital signs, x-ray positioning, assisting with minor surgery and performing
waived lab tests.
For more information on the scope of practice and certification, you can visit:
American Association of Medical Assistants
AAMA Web Site: http://www.aama-ntl.org/
- Who are my potential employers?
Physicians in private practice, outpatient clinics, ambulatory facilities,
billing offices, insurance companies, laboratories, emergency departments
and EKG labs.
- Are there any academic requirements?
Yes:
- MATH100
- ENGL&101 or ENGL&230 (you cannot test out of ENGL&101)
- BUS169 or IT101
- How long will it take to complete the program and what kind of degree or certificate will I earn?
The program can be completed in five (5) quarters to earn a Certificate of
Achievement, if the student takes 15 credits per quarter. Five quarters
is ideal, but students can take longer if needed. An Associate of Applied
Science Degree in Allied Health Services can be attained with additional
specific General Education Courses.
- What kind of equipment and resources/services are available?
A brief overview of our facilities is available online. Tutoring and assistance
for students with disabilities are provided through the Health/Medical Division.
Many additional services are also available through the college and most
are listed in the MA Program
Handbook and various campus publications.
- Are these credits transferable?
A maximum of 15 vocational course credits numbered 100 and above may count
as electives toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. However, they
are generally non-transferable to a four-year institution. Each receiving
institution may elect to accept credits. Transfer students should check
with prospective colleges as to which, if any, credits they will accept
of the Associate of Applied Science degree credits.
- How do I know if this program is right for me?
Arrange a group or individual advising appointment with the
Medical Assisting Program Coordinator. The
Career Counseling office can also help you explore other career opportunities.
Visit the Career Services website for more
information.
- Why should I attend your program?
Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing careers in the health care
industry. North's
program has existed since 1970 and is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP),
1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756,
 727-210-2350,
on the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment
(AAMAE).
Completion of our program allows you to sit for the national certification
exam (CMA) following
graduation. We offer flexibility with the self-paced modular format, as
well as the opportunity for more individual instruction or the freedom to
study theory in the way best for you. Instructors and other assistance are
available to students during posted hours.
- How do I enroll?
- Schedule an appointment to take the math and English assessment tests
by calling 206-527-3674, or submit transcripts to the Division showing
successful completion of equal or higher math and English college classes
within the last two years.
- Apply for financial aid right away (if needed). See Financial Aid website.
- Plan courses and initiate a division file. If you have transcripts
from another college within the last 5 years (unofficial is okay),
bring them to your advising appointment as well as the test scores.
Pay the non-refundable program application fee.
- Apply to the college, attend a program orientation on the first day,
and get the handbook. Complete all forms for your division file.
- How much will it cost?
The costs to students will include tuition, college fees including computer
use and lab fees, supply fees for certain courses, books and supplies, parking
(optional), costs of meeting health requirements, and uniforms. The costs vary
but an estimate is $4,000 total.
- Am I guaranteed a job?
No, but we advise you realistically on the job prospects per your chosen
program. Medical Assisting is in great demand at this time. Job prospects
are very good. The BLS
(Bureau of Labor Statistics) has named Medical Assisting #1 of the ten
fastest growing jobs of 2003-2013! The coordinator assists students in job
search and a job posting board is maintained in the classroom.
Additionally, instructions for filling out applications, preparing a resume,
interviewing skills and professionalism are included in the programs.
Students need to present themselves appropriately and to prepare application
materials correctly when searching for a position in addition to the technical
training they have gained in the program. Students need appropriate
communication skills.
- How does the "self-paced modular" program work?
This is a form of distance education, although not online through the internet.
Students purchase the books and checklists for the courses they have registered
for. Students should attend the orientation on the first day of class of each
quarter. Students should plan their time for coursework and set deadlines or
goals; instructors or the coordinator can assist in this. Student begin
completing the assignments stated on the checklists and should come to the
classroom when they choose when assistance is needed, there is a test to take,
a video to watch, or to see a demonstration and then practice procedures.
It is strongly recommended that students come to class each week - there
are posted hours of when the instructors are available and the classrooms
are open. Instructors are available during class hours to assist students
with whatever is needed. Records are not kept of the number of hours students
attend. Rather, students must complete the work, asking for demos and instruction
as needed, by the end of the quarter. Completion of the module depends on
the successful completion of all work and testing. Students may take as few
or as many modules as they feel they can handle, and may take longer to
complete a program. Students must email the coordinator weekly if they do
not come in to the classroom. Students are strongly encouraged to interact
with other students and the instructors as much as possible - much learning
is accomplished by discussing and working with others.
Students must be good at reading and writing and be self-motivated.
Students need good time management skills and organizational skills.
Instructors are available for assistance and students can utilize the
instructor's time for individualized instruction.
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