New requirements effective for admission Fall 2014
42 credits minimum
Program Division: Allied Health
Program Location: Jordan Campus, JHS Building, Room 059
General Information: 801-957-7522
Program Information: 801-957-6200
Program Website: http://www.slcc.edu/ma/index.aspx
Academic Advisor: Jordan Campus, JHS 047, 801-957-6215
Program Faculty:
Assistant Professors − Diana L. Carroll, Jana Tucker
Instructors − Diane Robinson
Program Description: Medical assistants are trained primarily to work in doctors’ offices, clinics or health maintenance organizations. As members of an allied health care profession, the medical assistant’s role is to assist with care and treatment of patients through administrative and clinical procedures.
Students must demonstrate proficiency by passing all courses and competencies required in the program, including successful completion of CPR and first aid certification, before placement in a practicum site and graduation from the program.
Students complete a 200-hour unpaid practicum at a primary health care facility. Students must return all practicum evaluations and hours (records) properly signed by practicum supervisor and student to the practicum coordinator of the Allied Health Medical Assistant Program. Only upon successful completion of the program and practicum with a C (74%) or better and receipt of all practicum evaluations will the student receive the Certificate of Certification.
Career Opportunities: Medical Assistant Program graduates possess entry-level skills in all administrative and clinical practices. Students also receive extensive training in advanced competencies of the multi-skilled practitioner. As a result, graduates are of immediate value to the physician/employer. Emphasis is placed on development and understanding of personal and professional relationships.
Transfer/Articulation Information: None
Program Entry Requirements:
ADMISSION PROCESS
- Be admitted to SLCC as a matriculated student. See www.slcc.edu/students-future/admissions
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- For transfer credit, submit OFFICIAL, SEALED transcripts for ALL colleges and universities where prerequisite course work has been completed. Send to:
SLCC Office of the Registrar and Academic Records
4600 South Redwood Road
P.O Box 30808
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0808
- Also, a request to have an OFFICIAL evaluation of student’s transcript must be submitted to the SLCC Transfer Evaluation Office. The form is located at : http://www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation/. This process may take 4-6 weeks and must be completed before a student’s application will be considered.
- Completed Accuplacer exam, or submit current SAT/ACT test scores, if MATH and ENGL course work have not been transferred to SLCC (required before you are able to register for classes that have MATH and RDG/WRTG courses as prerequisites). See: www.slcc.edu/testing
- Complete Program Prerequisites with a grade C or better:
ENGL 1010 - Intro to Writing (EN) *
MA 1420 - Clinical Pathology I
MA 1100 - Medical Terminology
MATH 1010 - Intermediate Algebra (QS) *
PSY 1100 - Lifespan Human Growth and Development (SS)
*ENGL 1010 , Intro. to Writing: C grade or better OR AP English Credit (must be listed on SLCC transcript), or CLEP English (must be listed on SLCC transcript).
*MATH 1010 , Intermediate Algebra: C grade or better OR placement into MATH 1050 within the past year: Accuplacer college level math score of 43, or ACT score of 23.
PROGRAM SELECTIVE ADMISSION’S APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 2014
- Complete online application.
- Submit Proof of Immunizations to Health Sciences Admissions Office.
- Complete Background check through SLCC’s authorized vendor; provide confirmation number on application. In addition, it will be the responsibility of the student to contact the licensing board and seek advice regarding eligibility for licensure and requirements needed to progress in this profession if the criminal background check discloses issues of concern.
Note: See program website for detailed information: http://www.slcc.edu/medicalassistant/
Total Program/Course Fees: See www.slcc.edu/medicalassistant/ for course fees
Estimated Cost for Students: See tuition table at www.slcc.edu/students-future/tuition-fees
Estimated Time to Completion: Three semesters
Specialized Accreditation: The Salt Lake Community College Allied Health Medical Assistant Program is accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health) and the AAMA (America Association of Medical Assistants) Chicago, IL. The MAERB (Medical Assisting Education Review Board) has established thresholds for outcome assessments in medical assistant programs accredited by CAAHEP, one of which is successfully passing the CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) exam with an overall score of 70% or better. All program graduates will be required to take this exam within five years of completion of the program as mandated by the AAMA for program accreditation.
| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes |
| Demonstrate critical thinking based on knowledge and understanding of the Professional Medical Assistant. Apply this knowledge in a healthcare setting by demonstrating competences required cognitively and affectively in anatomy & physiology, applied mathematics, applied microbiology/infection control, effective communications, administrative functions, medical finance, managed care/insurance, procedural and diagnostic coding, healthcare legal issues, protective practices and medical ethical benchmarks as delineated by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Apply and take the national CMA examination within one-year of graduation. |
1 - Acquire Substantive Knowledge |
| Demonstrate critical-reading, writing, speaking, listening, visual understanding common to the healthcare settings: Organizing and presenting ideas and information visually, orally, and in writing according to standard usage; Understanding and using the elements of effective communication in interpersonal, small group, and mass settings. Students will also demonstrate knowledge of cultural differences and diversity and its impact on a patient’s medical care and his/ her compliance with a physician’s instructions. |
2 - Communicate Effectively |
| Applying mathematical theory, concepts, and methods as they pertain to the medical assistant profession program. All students will successfully pass all math competencies and/or tests in the program at 74% or better. The student will be proficient in all competencies required by the AAMA for program accreditation. |
3 - Develop Quantitative Literacy |
| Demonstrate reasoned critical thinking effectively based on available evidence in healthcare settings; Demonstrating effective problem solving; Engaging in creative thinking, expression, and application. Exiting students will perform administrative and clinical skills at or above the stated career entry level minimums. Students are required to pass courses with a 74% or better for all theory courses and 80% or better for practical courses. |
4 - Think Critically and Creatively |
| Engaging in service-learning in the medical assistant 200 hour unpaid practicum. |
5 - Civic Engagement |
| Engaging with others to produce a professional work environment; Interacting with different cultures to demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of human differences and medical ethical considerations; Evaluate and act congruent with the standards of professionalism in healthcare to align with the medical assistant profession and the medical profession. |
6 - Work Professionally and Constructively |
| Employ contemporary computer hardware and software to effectively complete college-level assignments; Understand and act upon ethical and security principles with respect to HIPAA and electronic health records and data; Demonstrate entry level proficiency with electronic technology used in the healthcare setting. |
7 - Develop Computer and Information Literacy |
