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| The Mt. Hood Community College Associate of Applied Science degree Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( www.caahep.org ) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs is located at 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. They can be contacted at 727/210-2350. |
MHCC Faculty Advisor:
Sue Boulden: 503-491-7136 - Room AC 2770 Sue.Boulden@mhcc.edu
Medical Assisting requires competency in both clinical and administrative skills for careers in medical offices and other outpatient healthcare settings. This program prepares the student to perform a wide range of duties including preparing the patient for the exam, giving injections, processing lab specimens, working the reception desk, assisting the physician, and numerous other functions in the ever-changing modern medical office.
After the Medical Assistant student completes the comprehensive two-year (six quarter) program, he/she is awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree. Graduates may be employed in a variety of settings: medical centers, outpatient clinics, urgent care clinics, and specialized medical offices.
Admission is based on date of application and satisfactory completion of admission criteria. Application packets are available on our web site at www.mhcc.edu/LRadmissions. Once you have read the application packet, if you have questions, please call 503-491-7341.
Program Outcomes
At the completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- demonstrate professional behavior and judgment
- perform clinical procedures to include aseptic procedures, vital signs, prepare patients for examination, phlebotomy and nonintravenous injections, and observe and report patients’ signs or symptoms
- assist with patient examination or treatment
- operate office medical equipment
- collect routine laboratory specimens
- administer medications by unit dosage
- perform waived laboratory procedures
- perform office procedures including all general administrative duties.
- compare and contrast verbal and nonverbal communication, including gender differences, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and the elements of speaking and listening
- discuss the roles of the healthcare team members, elements of successful leadership, and problem-solving strategies.
Please check the MHCC website for any curricular changes that have occurred since the catalog was published.
| First Quarter (Fall) | Cr | |
| MA116 | Fundamentals of Medical Assisting | 3 |
| MO114 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| BI121 | Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology I1 | 4 |
| MTH65 | Beginning Algebra II (or higher)2‡ | 4 |
| WR121 | English Composition1 | 3 |
| 17 | ||
| Second Quarter (Winter) | ||
| MO110 | Powerful Strategies for the Office Team | 4 |
| MA115 | Medical Terminology II | 3 |
| MO116 | Medical Office Procedures | 4 |
| CIS120L | Computer Concepts I Lab1 | 1 |
| BI122 | Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| 16 | ||
| Third Quarter (Spring) | ||
| MA118 | Introduction to Medication Administration | 3 |
| MA123 | Pharmacology for Medical Office Occupations | 3 |
| MA125 | Disease Processes | 3 |
| MO212 | Diversity and Health Care | 3 |
| MO214 | Building a Professional Portfolio | 1 |
| PSY201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| 16 | ||
| Fourth Quarter (Fall) | ||
| MA220 | Clinical Procedures I | 5 |
| MO230 | Medical Coding I- IDC-9-CM | 3 |
| HPE295 | Health & Fitness for Life | 3 |
| SP111 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| 14 | ||
| Fifth Quarter (Winter) | ||
| MA221 | Clinical Procedures II | 5 |
| MA224 | Medical Law and Ethics | 3 |
| MO240 | Medical Office Billing I | 3 |
| WE280MA_ | Cooperative Education Internship | 4 |
| 15 | ||
| Sixth Quarter (Spring) | ||
| MA240 | Medical Assistant Certification Exam Review1 | 1 |
| MA241 | Basic Electrocardiography Techniques | 1 |
| MA248 | Telephone Triage in the Medical Office | 1 |
| MA249 | Medical Office Specialties | 2 |
| PSY237 | Human Development | 4 |
| WE280MA_ | Cooperative Education Internship | 8 |
| 17 | ||
1 Prerequisite: See course description in back of catalog.
2 Students may not use demonstrated proficiency on the College Placement Text (CPT) to satisfy this requirement.
‡See pages 7-10 of the printed catalog.
Students must have health exams and must document initiation of the three dose Hepatitis B vaccine series, the second dose of measles immunization, and current Tuberculin skin test (PPD) before entering the fourth quarter of the program. All completed health forms must be on file. Please contact the Allied Health Department for the appropriate forms. Additional costs for lab fees, health exams, immunizations and supplies will be the responsibility of the student.
Prior to beginning the fourth quarter, the student must provide evidence of current CPR for Health Care Providers and current first aid training which may be obtained from any certified training site.
Note: A minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses.