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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.

 

Preliminary Requirements

 

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.

 

Program Progression

 

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.

 

General Information

 

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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