Program Contact: Stacey Wilson Program Coordinator Phone: 704-403-1639 Email: stacey.wilson@cabarruscollege.edu
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he objectives of the Medical Assistant program at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences are that graduates will:

• be prepared to work in entry level positions in a variety of healthcare settings to include physician's offices, clinics and outpatient care facilities;
  
  
• demonstrate a beginning level of competency in administrative and clinical duties congruent with job requirements;
  
  
• have an understanding of the ethical and legal responsibilities appropriate for their level of practice;
  
  
• meet appropriate certification for medical assistants.

Medical Assistants perform a variety of clinical and administrative duties, including:

• Updating and filing medical records;
  
  
• Arranging hospital admission and laboratory services;
  
  
• Billing and bookkeeping;
  
  
• Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories;
  
  
• Educating patients;
  
  
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens;
  
  
• Performing basic laboratory procedures;
  
  
• Preparing and administering medications;
  
  
• Performing EKGs.

Medical Assistants may also arrange examining room instruments and equipment, purchase and maintain supplies and equipment and keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean.

Medical Assistants are employed by practicing physicians more than any other type of allied health personnel. Employment of medical assistants is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2012 as the health services industry expands. Due to the preference of many physicians for trained personnel, job prospects should be excellent for medical assistants with formal training or experience, particularly those with formal certification.

As one of the fastest growing allied health care careers, medical assisting offers many opportunities for advancement. CMA’s can advance to office manager, clinical supervisor and qualify for a variety of administrative support occupations.

For admission into the Medical Assistant Diploma program, applicants must meet the criteria for admission into the College AND:

• must submit an official transcript showing evidence of either high school or college level algebra II or geometry, and biology with a preferred minimum grade of "C";
  
  
• must submit an official transcript showing evidence of a keyboarding or typing course with a preferred grade of "C" or present evidence of comparable work experience;
  
  
• must submit two references indicating acceptable character;
  
  
• must submit acceptable scores on either the ASSET test (35 - writing, 37 -reading and 33 - numerical), the SAT I (350-verbal and 330-math [if taken prior to April 1, 1995] or 430-verbal and 380-math [if taken on or after April 1, 1995]) OR the ACT (composite score of 18).

For admission into the Medical Assistant Associate of Science Degree program, applicants must meet the criteria for admission into the College, the Medical Assistant Diploma program AND:

• must submit an official transcript showing evidence of either high school or college level algebra I and chemistry with a preferred minimum grade of "C".

Medical Assistant Curriculum Plan
Diploma Program

39 semester hours are required to earn a Diploma in the Medical Assistant program.

Associate Degree Program
All courses in the Diploma program plus:

69 semester hours are required to earn an Associate of Science Degree in the Medical Assistant program.

Accreditation Note: The Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Medical Assistant program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP — www.caahep.org) The American Association of Medical Assistants(www.aama-ntl.org) , 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970, Chicago IL 60601-2208, Phone (312) 899-1500.