A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.
Medical Assistants are multi-skilled professionals dedicated to assisting in patient care management. This healthcare professional performs administrative and clinical duties and may manage emergency situations, facilities, and/or personnel. Medical assistants work in physicians’ offices, clinics, hospitals and other medical facilities under the supervision of a physician.
To complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree, general education requirements must be taken from the list approved by the CCC General Education Committee (see college catalog). The Medical Assistant credit hours and the general education credit hours must total at least 64 credit hours in fields outlined in the catalog. The Medical Assistant Program AAS Degree requires a minimum of 15 credit hours of general education coursework.
Coffeyville Community College is committed to a policy of educational equity. Accordingly, the College admits students, grants financial aid and scholarships, conducts all educational program activities, and employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry or disabilities. Coffeyville Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
The Coffeyville Community College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N.
Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
Enrollment & Advising Email: dora.morris@coffeyville.edu
Recommended 3 semester plan is located at the end of this page.
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