The ProgramA medical assistant is an integral member of the health care delivery team, qualified by education and experience to work in the administrative office, the examining room, and the physician’s office laboratory. The medical assistant is a vital liaison between the patient and the physician.

KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

SKCTC is an equal opportunity employer and education institution.

Admission ProceduresApplicant MUST: - Provide ACT or Compass scores acceptable for entry into the college.

- Complete an application for admissions.

- Have all high school (GED) and college transcripts sent to the college.

- Write letter to the MA program coordinator stating intent to be admitted to the program.

- Attend a pre-admission conference.

Employment OpportunitiesEmployment of medical assistants is expected to grow much faster than average through the year 2018 as the health care industry expands. Utilization of the medical assistants is expected to increase in the number of group practices, clinics, and other health care facilities that need a high proportion of support personnel, particularly the flexible medical assistant who can handle both administrative and clinical duties.

MEDICAL ASSISTING

Admission RequirementsTo be considered for fall admission, applicants must attend a preadmission conference and submit the following by March 1: • Application for admission to the college • High school transcript or official GED score report • Transcripts from all post secondary institutions • Completed Consideration for Admission form. • ACT, SAT or COMPASS scores

In addition, applicants must also meet minimum scores on the ACT or COMPASS, or have successfully completed college level courses in English and mathematics. Minimum scores on the ACT are 19 in English , 20 in Reading, and 19 in mathematics. Minimum scores on the COMPASS are 34 in algebra, 76 in reading and 57 in writing.

PROGRAMGOALS

To maintain a diploma program responsive to the needs of the students pursuing a diploma.

Strive to meet the educational needs of the students as well as to assist in meeting the

needs of all the students as an individual so that access and success can be achieved.

To maintain effective student support to assist the student in reaching their goal.

Prepare students to enter the workforce at an entry level medical assistant.

Prepare and encourage students to continue their education through the college and

career laddering.

Stress the importance of graduates to take the Medical Assisting Registry or Certification

exam.

Establish and continue to build positive relationships with the local healthcare industry

to aid in the education of our students.

Financial AidStudents are eligible to apply for various types of financial aid. Call the college for an appointment with the financial aid administrator.

AccreditationSoutheast Kentucky Community &Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033, (404)679-4500.

Curriculum Diploma- Medical AssistantGeneral EducationCOURSE DESCRIPTION: CREDITSBIO 135 Basic Anatomy & Physiology w/ Lab OR 4BIO 137 Human Anatomy & Physiology I AND (4)BIO 139 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4)ENG 101 Writing I OR 3TEC 200 Technical Communications (3) Total Hours: 7 -11Digital Literacy must be documented by competency exam or by taking a computer literacy course.

Support CoursesCOURSE DESCRIPTION: CREDITSAHS 115 Medical Terminology OR 3AHS 120 Medical Terminology OR (1)CLA 131 Medical Terminology from Greek or Latin (3)MIT 103 Medical Office Terminology (3)CPR 100 PR for the Healthcare Professionals OR 1KHP 190 First Aid and Emergency Care (2) Digital Literacy 3 Total Hours: 5-8

COURSE DESCRIPTION: CREDITSMAI 105 Introduction to Medical Assisting 3MAI 120 Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques I 3MAI 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I 4MAI 150 Medical Assisting Admin. Procedures I OR 3 MIT 217 Medical Office Procedures (3)MAI 170 Dosage Calculations 2MAI 200 Pathophysiology for the Medical Assistant 3MAI 220 Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques II 3MAI 230 Medical Insurance OR 3MIT 104 Introduction to Medical Insurance (3)MAI 240 Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II 4MAI 250 Medical Assisting Admin. Procedures II OR 3MIT 227 Medical Office Software (3)MAI 270 Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant 3MAI 281 Medical Assistant Practicum 1MAI 284 Medical Assistant Externship 2-3 Subtotal : 37-38 Total Credit Hours: 49-53

Certificate- Medical Office Administrative AssistantCOURSE DESCRIPTION: CREDITSBIO 135 Basic Anatomy & Physiology w/ Lab OR 4BIO 137 Human Anatomy & Physiology I AND (4)BIO 139 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4)AHS 115 Medical Terminology OR 3AHS 120 Medical Terminology OR (1)CLA 131 Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin OR (3)MIT 103 Medical Office Terminology (3)MAI 105 Introduction to Medical Assisting 3MAI 150 Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures I OR 3MIT 217 Medical Office Procedures (3)MAI 250 Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures II OR 3MIT 227 Medical Office Software (3)MAI 281 Medical Assisting Practicum 1 Digital Literacy 3 Total Credits: 18-24

Medical AssistingMary Leanne Turner

(606)589-3234mary.turner@kctcs.edu

HARLAN CAMPUS164 Ball Park RoadHarlan, KY 40831

WHITESBURG CAMPUS2 Long Avenue

Whitesburg, KY 41858

Revised 2017

Certificate- Medical Office Insurance Billing and CodingCOURSE DESCRIPTION: CREDITSAHS 115 Medical Terminology OR 3AHS 120 Medical Terminology OR (1)CLA 131 Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin OR (3)MIT 103 Medical Office Terminology (3)BIO 135 Basic Anatomy & Physiology w/ Lab OR 4BIO 137 Human Anatomy & Physiology I AND (4)BIO 139 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4)MAI 150 Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures I OR 3MIT 217 Medical Office Procedures (3)MAI 230 Medical Insurance OR 3MIT 104 Introduction to Medical Insurance (3)MAI 250 Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures II OR 3MIT 227 Medical Office Software (3)MAI 281 Medical Assisting Practicum 1 Digital Literacy 3

Total Credits: 18 - 24