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Some possible careers: Medical secretary, hospital admitting clerk, medical record clerk, pharmacy helper, occupational therapy aide, physical therapy aide, medical office manager.
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Contra Costa College offers a 2 year, 4 semester program normally beginning every Fall leading to a Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting and Office Technician (39 units) or an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree with a major in Medical Assisting and Office Technician (66 units). The program may be started in the Spring, but may then take longer than 2 years. The A.S. degree program is composed of Medical Assisting, Health and Human Services, and General Education curriculum. Clinical and administrative work experience is provided in cooperating hospitals and agencies within the area. The medical assisting courses are transferable to the 4-year state colleges and universities as electives. A grade of “C” or better in each required course is necessary to progress in the program. |
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Medical Assistant plays a key role in our nation’s health care system. The Administrative Medical Assistant is responsible for office management in medical practices and the Clinical Assistant performs clinical duties in a variety of settings such as: hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, and other allied health care facilities. The Medical Assistant and Office Technician is an interesting, rewarding, prestigious and responsible career. This paramedical field is one of the fastest growing career areas in the nation and will continue to be so well into the year 2010. |
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION 1. Be a graduate from an accredited high school or have passed the GED or California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) 2. Be in good physical and mental health The HHS Department strongly recommends that students complete the following courses prior to entry into the program: ENGL 001A, or ESL Level 4 and one of the following: BOT 210A, BOT 221, or CIS 110 |
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| ADMINISTRATIVE | CLINICAL | |
| -Medical Office Practice | -Measurements: Vital Signs, Height, Weight | |
| -Professional growth and Personal Management | -Health History and Physical Exam | |
| -Communicating with Patients and Families | -Preparing Patients for Examinations | |
| -Coordination and Supervision of Office Staff | -Infection Control | |
| -Managing the Medical Office Environment | -Surgical Asepsis and Minor Surgery | |
| -Patient Education | -Specimen Collection / Laboratory Procedures | |
| -Telephone Communication | -Assisting with Medications | |
| -Letter and Mail Handling | -Procedures for the Ear and Eye | |
| -Business Machines | -Triage | |
| -Medical Office Computers | -Urinalysis and Hematology | |
| -Medical Office Reception | -Allergy Tests and Intradermal Skin Tests | |
| -Preparing and Maintaining the Patient Record | -Physical Therapy | |
| -Office and Records Organization | -Electrocardiography | |
| -Law and Ethics | -Common Emergencies and First Aid | |
| -Billing and Collections and Basic Bookkeeping | -Medical Terminology: Basic and Advanced | |
| -Insurance Processing and Coding | -Diagnostic Tests, X-rays and Procedures | |
COURSE REQUIREMENTS The following lists the courses required (with a grade of “C” or better) for the Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting and Office Technician and the sequence to complete the program in two years. The A.S. degree in Medical Assisting and Office Technician requires additional General Education courses. General Education requirements for the A.S. degree should be verified with a counselor in the CCC counseling department. |
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| 1st Semester: | Units | Prerequisites |
| HHS 114: Introduction to Health Professions | 1 | None |
| HHS 115: Personal Development in Life and Work | 3 | None |
| MEDIC 120: Introduction to MA&OT | 4 | None |
| MEDIC 150: Medical Terminology | 3 | None |
| BOT 210A: Keyboard Skills | 2 | None |
| 2nd Semester | ||
HHS 212: Cultural Aspects of Health Care |
3 | None |
| MEDIC 213: Medical Office and Clinical Procedures | 3 | None |
| MEDIC 121: Orientation to MA&OT | 4 | MEDIC 120 |
| MEDIC 151: Medical Terminology II | 3 | MEDIC 150 |
3rd Semester |
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| MEDIC 215: Clinical Experience | 5 | MEDIC 121 |
| MEDIC 151 | ||
| MEDIC 213 | ||
| HHS 114 | ||
| HHS 115 | ||
| HHS 212 | ||
| BOT 210A | ||
4TH Semester |
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| MEDIC 216: Advanced Clinical Experience | 5 | MEDIC 210 |
| MEDIC 215 | ||
ADDRESS ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS TO: |
Health and Human Services Dept. | |
| 2600 Mission Bell Drive | ||
| San Pablo, CA 94806 | ||
DEPARTMENT CHAIR : |
Julie Shieh-Cook | |
TELEPHONE: |
510) 235-7800, ext. 4415 | |
E-MAIL: |
jshieh@contracosta.edu | |