Provides specific skills for entry-level positions as a clinical and/or administrative assistant in a physician's office or medical clinic. Courses within the program also serve to prepare students for employment in a number of related health occupations in hospitals and other health care facilities. A Certificate of Achievement with Specialization in Clinical Medical Assisting will be awarded to students who successfully complete the 28.5-30.5 units. A Certificate of Achievement with Specialization in Administrative Medical Assisting will be awarded to students who successfully complete the 24 units.

*May be exempt by typing proficiency exam.

**MA 70             Supervised Clinical Experience

Ten and one-half hours laboratory (3.5)

Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C" in MA 50, 55, 56, 65 and 66. Current CPR Basic "C" Certificate. A Physical Examination and Physician's Report (free of infectious disease and physically and emotionally able to perform the duties of the MA 70 class). Proof of the following: Tuberculin Test (PPD), Tetanus/Diphtheria immunization, Rubella/Measles Vaccine, and Hepatitis B Vaccine (first in the series of 3 must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to day 1 of MA 70 class). Must be 18 years of age prior to day 1 of clinical experience.

Recommended Electives: Microbiology 200; Psychology 100; Gerontology 120

**Cooperative Education must be related to this major.

Roles and functions of Medical Assistant:

Professional Relations: Conduct and ethics.

Legal Responsibilities: Professional liability, Medical Practice Act, preventing lawsuits.

Communication Skills: Telephone techniques, courtesy and voice; taking messages; written

correspondence; instructing patients.

Medical Terminology: Read, write and recognize meanings of medical terms.

Practical Skills: Clinical: 168 hours minimum externship in an appropriate facility (MA 70).

Admin: 120 hours minimum externship in an appropriate facility (CE 100).

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