Limited-Entry
Admission
Medical Assistant Degree Program
The Medical Assistant Program is a limited-entry program that prepares
students for both front office clerical and back office clinical medical
assistant responsibilities. Students may take additional required courses to obtain an Associate in Applied Science
Degree. Clark College's Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the
American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). Successful
graduates of Clark College's Medical Assisting Program are eligible to
sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified
Medical Assistant Examination. Upon passing the exam, graduates will
receive the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from the AAMA.
This credential is recognized nationally by healthcare institutions. For
more information refer to the following websites:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
www.caahep.org
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
American Association of Medical Assistants
www.aama-ntl.org
Although applications are accepted at any time, only 30 applicants
will be selected. Candidates who meet the preliminary requirements will
be considered for winter quarter entry.
Applicants must be graduates of an accredited high school or the equivalent.
To meet preliminary entrance requirements, you must:
- Complete the Clark College Application
for Admission and return it to the Admissions
Office.
- Complete and return the Medical Assistant Program Application to the Admissions Office. A $50
fee is required.
- Complete the Medical Assisting Application and Clark College Application and submit to the Admissions Office.
- Complete
with a 2.0 or above all Preliminary Required Courses: BMED 110, BMED
111, BMED 112, BMED 116, BMED 117, BMED 138, HEOC 011, HEOC 100, HEOC
130.
- Submit official high school transcript in sealed envelope
or GED scores and official college transcript (s) from all colleges
attended. Course credit hours and equivalency will be determined by
Clark College. No applicant will be considered until all transcripts are
received.
- Take the Clark College COMPASS test. Call
(360)992-2648 for more information. The following scores or equivalent
coursework are required prior to program entry:
- COMPASS score of 31 or higher in Math (Numerical Skills), OR completion of MATH 030 or BUS 102 (formerly MATHB 065) with 2.0 or above.
- COMPASS score of 49 OR completion of ENGL 097 with a 2.0 or above.
- COMPASS score of 64 or high OR completion of READ 083 with a 2.0 or above.
In order to progress from one course or quarter to the next, after beginning
the program, you must:
- Obtain a complete physical to verify proof of fitness. Contact
the Health Services Center at Clark College or a personal physician for
the physical. Submit physical results to the Medical Office Technology
program office.
- Complete all program courses with a minimum grade of "C" or better.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
- Do not repeat any required program course more than once.
- Provide proof of all required immunization before registering for Medical Office Clinical Procedures I (BMED 163).
- Complete
or take concurrently all Medical Assistant Program courses before
registering for Medical Assistant Directed Practice (BMED 166).
- Before
they can progress into BMED 166 (Medical Assistant Directed Practice
[summer quarter]), Medical Assistant students must provide a FBI
Criminal Background Check dated no earlier than 30 days prior to the
first day of class.
If you are interested in the Medical Assistant (6-quarter) program,
you should contact a Professional Technical Advisor for career advising, application information,
and academic guidance.
To receive further information, please visit the Clark College Catalog.
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