Medical Assisting Program Overview
Medical Assistants play a crucial role in outpatient care settings, handling both administrative tasks and clinical duties. Discover the responsibilities, limitations, and opportunities within this dynamic healthcare profession.
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WELCOME TO THE MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM! Dawn Chism, AOS, CCMA, CET Director of Medical Assisting
WHAT IS A MEDICAL ASSISTANT? Medical Assistants work alongside Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices or clinics, and Urgent Care facilities. Medical Assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties. Yeah, we are kind of a big deal!
Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to): Using computer applications Answering telephones Greeting patients Updating and filing patient medical records Coding and filling out insurance forms Scheduling appointments Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services Handling correspondence, billing, coding, and bookkeeping
Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to): Taking medical histories Explaining treatment procedures to patients Preparing patients for examination Assisting the physician during exams and procedures Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens Performing basic laboratory tests Instructing patients about medication and special diets Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician Transmitting new prescriptions and prescription refills as directed Drawing blood Performing electrocardiograms (EKG s) and other testing Removing sutures and changing dressings
Tasks that can NEVER be performed by MAs include (but are not limited to): *Administer schedule medications (controlled substances) *Administer contrast dyes *Give intravenous injections of any kind *Place sutures o Insert an intravenous catheter *Obtain blood from an artery *Take x-rays (unless certified as an LRT) *Call in prescriptions for schedule II-V medications *Interpret any test or clinical finding *Diagnose or treat any disease *Use a laser *Work independently without a practitioner in the facility
IM REALLY NERVOUS! CAN I DO THIS? OF COURSE YOU CAN!!!! CHECK OUT THE COURSE LIST
Level II Certificate FIRST SEMESTER (FALL) SECOND SEMESTER (SPRING) THIRD SEMESTER (FALL) MDCA1313 Medical Terminology MDCA1417 Clinical Procedures* ITSW1404 Intro to Spreadsheets MDCA1409 Anatomy and Physiology MDCA1452 Medical Asst Laboratory* BCIS1305 Business Computer Systems MDCA1343 Medical Insurance MDCA1321 Administrative Procedures MDCA1254 Certification Review MDCA1310 Communication Skills HITT1313 Coding and Insurance* MDCA2460 Externship PHRA1305 Drug Classification PHRA1209 Pharmacy Math * Prerequisites: MDCA1313, and MDCA1409 or equivalent Anatomy and Physiology
Associate Degree FIRST SEMESTER (FALL) SECOND SEMESTER (SPRING) THIRD SEMESTER (FALL) FOURTH SEMESTER (SPRING) MDCA1313 Medical Terminology MDCA1417 Clinical Procedures* ITSW1404 Intro to Spreadsheets ENGL1301 Composition 1 BCIS1305 Business Computer Systems MDCA1409 Anatomy and PhysiologyMDCA1452 Medical Asst Laboratory* MATH1314 OR MATH 1343 MDCA1254 Certification Review MDCA1343 Medical Insurance MDCA1321 Administrative Procedures PSYC 2301 OR PSYC 2319 MDCA1310 Communication Skills HITT1313 Coding and Insurance* MDCA2460 Externship GOVT2305 OR GOVT2306 PHRA1305 Drug Classification PHRA1209 Pharmacy Math HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * Prerequisites: MDCA1313, and MDCA1409 or equivalent Anatomy and Physiology
So what will we learn in class? Is it all just boring lecture?
Routine handwashing Patient identification Patient Hx, CC, Documentation Blood Pressure Respirations Temperature (Oral,Rectal,Axillary,Tympanic,Temporal) Pulse (All 9 pulse points) Pediatric Vitals Pulse ox/Oxygen tank Adult/Child Height and Weight Infant Length, Weight, Circumference, Blanket wrapping Medication administration Wound care Dressing/Taping/Bandaging/Irrigating Suture/Staple Removal Surgical Scrub/Gloving Wrapping Instruments/Autoclave Surgical Set-up Nebulizer/Spirometer/Inhaler/Cannula/Mask Proper use of Walker, Wheelchair, Crutches Pelvic exam/Pap tray set-up/Breast exam Intramuscular injections Deltoid/Gluteal/Vastus Lateralis Intradermal injection Subcutaneous injection Pediatric injections Insulin mixing, dosing Vial reconsititution/Ampules No way!! Check this out
Patient identification Select appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Biohazardous waste control, Sharps containers/Bio bags/Cans Venipuncture using a syringe Venipuncture using a vacutainer hub Veniuncture using a winged collection set (butterfly) Blood slide prep Centrifuge Order of Draw, 7 plus blood culture Capillary puncture Blood glucose testing HCG testing Strep A, (rapid strep) testing Flu testing Open wound, obtaining sample for culture Fecal Occult testing Urine clean catch, 24 hour, first morning Urine Dipstrip testing Urine centrifuge Urine slide prep Common lab test identification Fill out requisition form and prepare specimen for transport Disinfection of work area Knowledge of sanitization, disinfection, sterilization
So what about this Externship I keep hearing about?
Externship, or Practicum, is 160 hours of skills practiced in an outpatient clinic. It is performed in your last semester, and geared to provide you with valuable experience needed in preparing for your new career!
What are the requirements for Practicum? You must have completed all required courses in the Certificate program prior to entering Practicum. **Please note that you must meet with the PD once a semester to be advised on which courses to take the following semester in order to keep you on track. Also .
Eligibility Requirements for Practicum 1. Completion of all courses, or be approved by the Program Director. All Core courses must be passed with a minimum of a C . 2. Complete a Practicum Packet. 3. Provide proof of drug screen, background check, and immunizations within 3 weeks of beginning practicum. (Drug screen must be no more than 30 days prior to Practicum) 4. MAERB Competency Checklist Completion. **Please meet with the Program Director if you have any questions regarding these requirements.**
Waitthatsounds AMAZING But can I afford it? What does the program cost???
ESTIMATED EDUCATIONAL COST Level II Certificate FIRST SEMESTER Tuition Texas Resident/In district Out of district Lab fees ($24 / lab course) Liability Insurance fee SECOND SEMESTER Texas Resident/In district Out of district Lab fees ($24 / lab course) Liability Insurance fee THIRD SEMESTER Texas Resident/In district Out of district Liability Insurance fee STUDENT OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS (all items bought by student in any semester) Immunizations Background check for Externship Drug Screen for Externship Scrubs/Jacket/Clinical shoes Notebooks, binders, folders, pencils, pens MA Department Patch Watch with second hand Stethoscope ID badge BLS/CPR course taught on campus Certification Exam fee Diploma, Cap & Gown, Pin Books (can list books by total approximate cost) MDCA1313 Medical Terminology BCIS1305 Business Computer Systems MDCA1409 Intro to Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assisting MDCA1343 Medical Insurance PHRA1209/PHRA1305 Pharmacy Math/Drug Classification MDCA1452/MDCA1417/MDCA1321 Laboratory Bundle HITT1313 Coding and Insurance ITSW1404 Intro to Spreadsheets MDCA1310 Communication Skills MDCA1254 Certification Review MDCA2460 Practicum/Externship $100.00 $200.00 $70.00 $160.00 $95.00 $350.00 $200.00 $250.00 $100.00 $75.00 $100.00 $1800.00 $2400.00 $24.00 $10.00 $2040.00 $2720.00 $72.00 $10.00 $1560.00 $2080.00 $10.00 TOTAL COST (approximate) In District Out of District $8189.00 $9989.00 Up to $300.00 $45.00 $45.00 Up to $200.00 Up to $50.00 $8.00 Up to $20.00 Up to $75.00 $10.00 $10.00 $80.00 $120.00
ESTIMATED EDUCATIONAL COST Associate Degree Books (can list books by total approximate cost) MDCA1313 Medical Terminology BCIS1305 Business Computer Systems MDCA1409 Intro to Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assisting MDCA1343 Medical Insurance PHRA1209/PHRA1305 Pharmacy Math/Drug Classification MDCA1452/MDCA1417/MDCA1321 Laboratory Bundle HITT1313 Coding and Insurance ITSW1404 Intro to Spreadsheets MDCA1310 Communication Skills MDCA1254 Certification Review MDCA2460 Practicum/Externship ENGL1301 Composition 1 MATH1314 or MATH1332 GOVT2305 or GOVT2306 PSYC2301 or PSYC2319 Humanities/Fine Arts $100.00 $200.00 $70.00 $160.00 $95.00 $350.00 $200.00 $250.00 $100.00 $75.00 $100.00 $80.00 $285.00 $300.00 $260.00 $250.00 FIRST SEMESTER Tuition Texas Resident/In district Out of district Lab fees ($24 / lab course) Liability Insurance fee SECOND SEMESTER Texas Resident/In district Out of district Lab fees ($24 / lab course) Liability Insurance fee THIRD SEMESTER Texas Resident/In district Out of district Liability Insurance fee FOURTH SEMESTER Texas Resident/In district Out of district Liability Insurance fee STUDENT OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS (all items bought by student in any semester) Immunizations Background check for Externship Drug Screen for Externship Scrubs/Jacket/Clinical shoes Notebooks, binders, folders, pencils, pens MA Department Patch Watch with second hand Stethoscope ID badge BLS/CPR course taught on campus Certification Exam fee Diploma, Cap & Gown, Pin $1920.00 $2560.00 $24.00 $10.00 $2040.00 $2720.00 $72.00 $10.00 $1440.00 $1920.00 $10.00 $1800.00 $2400.00 $10.00 TOTAL COST (approximate) In District Out of District $11,174.00 $13,574.00 Up to $300.00 $45.00 $45.00 Up to $200.00 Up to $50.00 $8.00 Up to $20.00 Up to $75.00 $10.00 $10.00 $80.00 $120.00
WOW! That sounds AWESOME! So what do I do next?
Email Mrs. Chism at dawn.chism@cisco.edu Or call her at 402-981-0666 to set up an appointment!
