Medical Clinical Assistant, CTC

Program Description: The Medical Assistant Program provides students with the knowledge and skills to prepare them to work in physician’s offices and clinics performing both administrative and clinical skills. The program includes instruction in reviewing and recording patient histories and clinical data, patient care, investigative and examination procedures, diagnostic procedures, data analysis and documentation, physician consultation, equipment operation and monitoring, and professional standards and ethics.

Program Accreditation: N/A

Program Coordinator: Allison Adams, MSN, RN, CNE

Program Instructor(s): TBD

Special Comments: All courses in this program of study must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Students are required to complete the clinical portion in the spring semester to receive the CTC.

Overall Grade Point Average: Must be completed with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher

Course Grade Requirements: Program requirements must be completed with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher

Student Learning Outcomes: Students who successfully complete the Medical Clinical Assistant program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate quality patient care while maintaining safety.
2. Perform venipunctures and electrocardiograms appropriately.
3. Communicate with patients and the health care provider while maintaining confidentiality.
4. Perform duties of the office administrator including medical coding, opening and closing procedures.
5. Identify medical laws and ethics that apply to practice.
6. Assist in processing laboratory specimens while maintaining infection control practices.
7. Obtain a basic understanding in electrocardiogram monitoring.

CIP Code: 510801