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Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant. 2006-2007 Program Orientation. Health Sciences Division Leadership. Kay Tupala, Dean of Health Sciences Lori Suddick, Associate Dean of Health Sciences Cindy Theys, Nursing Program and Clinical Coordinator. Faculty Team. 4 Instructors Patient Care Lab Administrative.

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Medical Assistant

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  1. Medical Assistant 2006-2007 Program Orientation

  2. Health Sciences Division Leadership • Kay Tupala, Dean of Health Sciences • Lori Suddick, Associate Dean of Health Sciences • Cindy Theys, Nursing Program and Clinical Coordinator

  3. Faculty Team • 4 Instructors • Patient Care • Lab • Administrative

  4. Chain of Command • Any concerns or issues should be addressed with your instructor. • Contact me if you have not been able to reach resolution with your instructor.

  5. Micro- Windows-Intro Medical Terminology MA Administrative Procedures Human Body in Health/Disease MA Laboratory Procedures 1 (includes lab session) MA Clinical Procedures 1 (includes lab session) Communication-Written Communicating Effectively First Semester

  6. Second Semester • Psychology of Human Relations • MA Laboratory Procedures 2 (includes lab session) • MA Clinical Procedures 2 (includes lab session) • Medical Office Insurance/Finance (includes lab session) • Pharmacology-Allied Health • Med Law Ethics/Professionalism • Medical Assistant Externship

  7. Program Expectations • Must achieve a grade of C or better in all program courses (All courses with 501 or 509). • Alcohol/Drugs – ZERO Tolerance • Professional behavior expected at all times. • You represent NWTC • Regular attendance is required. Lack of attendance will impact your grades.

  8. Time Commitment • May have class Monday thru Friday

  9. Time Management • Do not work more then 16 hours a week • Apply for financial aide • Apply for Scholarships

  10. Pre-Clinical Requirements • CPR • Caregiver Background Check (CBC) • Proof of immunizations and physical health which includes TB skin testing

  11. Functional Abilities • Review to be sure you can meet these expectations

  12. Uniforms • Details in your orientation manual • Required for classes, Days of Observation and Externship • No tattoos • No multiple piercings • No tongue or nose piercings

  13. Scheduling • Look closely for class and lab times to be sure they do not overlap • Class number 83315 canceled • Class number 83323 canceled

  14. Questions???

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