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MEDICAL ASSISTANT <br />Hybrid Program <br />PROGRAM DESCRIPTION <br />This program is designed for those students who desire knowledge and skills in both administrative front office and clinical back office. The program <br />includes 180 hours of training in a medical facility. Offered fully on ground or hybrid. Upon completion of all requirements the studentwlll be awarded <br />a Certificate. <br />PROGRAM OBJECTIVES <br />The program Is designed to provide students with extensive and comprehensive training in body structure and the functions of the various body <br />systems. Students will develop a working knowledge of specimen collection and various laboratory procedures to Include Infection control, EKG, <br />injections, and sterilization. Students will also learn proper techniques in assisting in minor surgical procedures and preparation of patients for <br />diagnostic tests. Students will also be certified in CPR. Students will develop administrative skills such as patient scheduling, obtaining and <br />maintaining patient data, medical office bookkeeping, and insurance billing. <br />OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES <br />Graduates will be qualified for entry-level positions in the medical field such as: Medical Assistant, front office and/or back office, InsuranceBilling, <br />EKG Technician, Medical Office Manager, Medical Office Bookkeeping Clerk, etc. (Program not approvedfor California Phlebotomy Certification) <br />EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS <br />FINANCIAL AID <br />LECTURE HOURS <br />LABORATORY <br />EXTERNSHIP HOURS <br />TOTALACADEMIC <br />UNITS <br />HOURS <br />HOURS & CREDITS <br />For purposes of <br />Title IV eligibility <br />COURSE TITLE/NUMBER <br />disbursements <br />CLOCK <br />CREDIT <br />CLOCK <br />CREDIT <br />CLOCK <br />CREDIT <br />CLOCK <br />CREDIT <br />FA CREDIT <br />MA130 Medical Terminology / Law & <br />Ethics / Healthcare Communication <br />90 <br />6 <br />0 <br />0 <br />0 <br />0 <br />90 <br />6 <br />3 <br />MA131 Anatomy & Physiology <br />90 <br />6 <br />0 <br />0 <br />0 <br />0 <br />90 <br />6 <br />3 <br />MA132 Administrative Medical Assisting <br />& Career Development in Healthcare <br />30 <br />2 <br />60 <br />2 <br />0 <br />0 <br />90 <br />4 <br />3 <br />MA133 Pharmacology & Medication <br />Administration <br />60 <br />4 <br />30 <br />I <br />0 <br />0 <br />90 <br />5 <br />3 <br />MA134 Phlebotomy & Clinical Lab Skills <br />30 <br />2 <br />60 <br />2 <br />0 <br />0 <br />90 <br />4 <br />3 <br />I35 Radiology, EKC & Pulmonary <br />Testing <br />30 <br />2 <br />60 <br />2 <br />0 <br />0 <br />90 <br />4 <br />3 <br />MA13Exams6 Clinical Procedures /,Specialty <br />30 <br />2 <br />60 <br />2 <br />0 <br />0 <br />90 <br />4 <br />3 <br />MA137 Health Insurance/Medical <br />Recoda <br />60 <br />4 <br />30 <br />1 <br />0 <br />0 <br />90 <br />5 <br />3 <br />MAI 17R Medical Assistant Externship <br />0 <br />0 <br />0 1 <br />0 <br />180 <br />4 <br />180 <br />4 <br />4 <br />TOTALS <br />420 <br />28 <br />300 <br />10 1 <br />180 <br />4 <br />900 <br />42 <br />28 <br />900 HOURS CIP CODE: 51,0801 <br />MAXIMUM STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO LECTURE-45:1 LAB-24:1 <br />SOC - O*NET: 31-9092 <br />40 WEEKS TO COMPLETE <br />This program prepares graduates for the following occupation: Medical Assistant: https://www onetonline org/link/summary/31-9092 00 <br />CLASSROOM/LAB EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES <br />Tables and chairs, White Boards, Projector, Appropriate <br />posters, charts and handouts. Computer lab with <br />computers and printer available to all programs. <br />PROGRAM -SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES <br />Anatomical Models, Skeleton, Weight/Height Scale, Baby Scale, Digital <br />Thermometer, Otoscope/Ophthalmoscope, Blood Pressure Cuffs, EKG <br />Machine(s), Centrifuge, Laboratory equipment for urine and blood collection <br />and testing, Supplies for injection practice, Sharps disposal containers, <br />Hazardous waste disposal container, Examination table, Sterilization Unit <br />(Autoclave), Instruments for minor office procedures, Disposable supplies <br />commonly found in a doctor's office, Office Productivity Software, Doctor's <br />office exam room equipment, furnishing <br />65 1 Paac IntorCnast Callc�es S�houi C,llalog <br />