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BUS169 or IT101.
Students must be advised in the Division/Medical Assisting dept., initiate a student file and pay the program application fee prior to registering for any classes in the program. Test scores or transcripts, a completed WSP background check, application and an attestation of computer skills must be available to initiate a file. Forms are available in an advising packet in the division.
A physical exam by the student's physician, up-to-date immunizations, a TB test within one year, and starting (or waiving) the HepB series are all required prior to taking hands-on courses where students practice on each other and/or work with body fluids.
Completion of CPR (Healthcare Provider or higher) is required prior to externship. Red Cross First Aid is recommended, although the program includes a course in "Office Emergencies."
Students are required to wear uniforms/scrubs in the exam room and clinical classes and on externship (as required by the externsite).
During the final quarter in AMA290, students will work in an assigned clinic/medical office for a total of 198 hours in an unpaid and supervised externship capacity. Students must plan ahead and make necessary arrangements in order to extern full-time day shifts. It is very difficult to locate evening and/or part-time externships.
Normal vision (corrected okay), hearing, hard/finger dexterity, and ability to be on feet are physical requirements to perform the typical duties of a Medical Assistant.
Students are provided liability insurance by the college at no cost to the student. Health insurance will be the student's responsibility.
Students will need specified supplies for hands-on practice, and additional supply fees are added to tuition for certain classes.
In addition to program courses, students will need to take BUS236 - Interpersonal Communications for the Workplace.
ENGL&101 or ENGL&230, and MATH100.
Students will need to complete a lot of reading and writing. Students will need self-motivation, time management skills and must put forth effort to interact with other students and instructors.