950 Clock Hours

Program Division: Division of Applied Technology
Program Location: Highland Center
General Information: 801-957-7522
Program Information: 801-957-3354
Program Website: http://www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/healthcare/clinicalmedicalassisting.aspx
Academic Advisor: Veronica Medina, Highland Center, 801-957-3199

Program Faculty:
Associate Professors − Celeste Skinner
Instructors − Julia Miller

Program Description:
The Clinical Medical Assisting Program, a non-credit training program, will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to competently perform the duties of a medical assistant as defined by local and national standards. Medical assistants are trained primarily to work in doctors’ offices and other ambulatory care clinics as an integral member of the allied health care delivery team.

Students will be trained in both the administrative and clinical areas of medical assisting so that they may work to keep the offices and clinics of numerous health professionals running smoothly. The curriculum will allow the students to gain competency in cognitive, psychomotor and affective competencies. The program will be offered in a flexible open entry / open exit format.

Instruction will be achieved with a combination of classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities that will include experience in an ambulatory healthcare facility. Students must demonstrate proficiency by passing all courses and competencies required in the program before being placed in a clinical site for the externship. Students complete a 165 hour unpaid clinical externship at a health care facility contracted with the college. Students are required to provide the externship coordinator of the Applied Technology division of the School of Applied Technology and Professional Development, evidence of completion of these hours and satisfactory performance signed by the clinical supervisor.

Upon successful completion of the coursework and externship at a satisfactory rate of 80% or better and receipt of all necessary documentation the student will receive the Certificate of Completion.

Career Opportunities:
For state and national occupation information, visit http://online.onetcenter.org/find/ and enter the following O*Net code(s):

• 31-9092.00 Medical Assistants

Program Entry Requirements:
Students must demonstrate basic education skills as assessed by the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE):

• Reading 10
• Vocabulary 10
• Math 8

Prior to Enrolling:

• Current Immunization Status for: Tdap, MMR, TB, Hep B, Varicella, Influenza
• Background Check
• Drug Screen
• Minimum age 16 years (must be 18 for externship)

Estimated Cost For Students:
Please visit the following program website for up-to-date cost information: http://www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/healthcare/clinicalmedicalassisting.aspx

Estimated Time to Completion:
950 Clock Hours

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
	1 - Acquire Substantive Knowledge
	2 - Communicate Effectively
	3 - Develop Quantitative Literacy
	4 - Think Critically and Creatively
	5 - Civic Engagement
	6 - Work Professionally and Constructively
	7 - Develop Computer and Information Literacy
1. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.	1,2,4,5,6,7
2. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training using applied mathematics and finance practices.	1,3,4,5,6
3. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training in applied microbiology and infection control.	1,4,5,6
4. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training concepts of effective communication.	1,2,5,6,7
5. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training in administrative functions performed in an ambulatory healthcare setting.	1,2,5,6,7
6. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training in insurance and managed care, including procedural and diagnostic coding.	1,3,4,5,6
7. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training legal and ethical areas of healthcare.	1,4,5,6
8. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training in clinical procedures performed by medical assistants in an ambulatory healthcare setting, including AHA Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid.	1,3,4,5,6,7
9. Students prepare to pass industry certifications following program completion.	1,3,5,6,7
10. Students demonstrate mastery of job seeking skills and customer service skills	1,2,5,6,7