Program Overview

Medical Assisting - Undergraduate Certificate

Overview

The Medical Assisting undergraduate certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this fast-growing field. With experienced faculty, hands-on training, and a focus on real-world applications, students will be prepared for a rewarding career as a medical assistant.

About This Program

The Medical Assisting undergraduate certificate prepares graduates to gain knowledge needed for the national certification examinations. Medical assistants work alongside physicians, mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics. They perform administrative and clinical duties in addition to serving as a patient liaison and a member of the Patient-Centered Medical Home team.

Contact Information

• Katie Sanguedolce
• Speak with an Advisor: Ashtabula Campus, Geauga Campus
• Chat with an Admissions Counselor

Program Delivery

• Delivery: Mostly online
• Location: Ashtabula Campus, Geauga Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

• Healthcare support workers, all other
  • 6.9% faster than the average
  • 96,900 number of jobs
  • $39,530 potential earnings
• Front desk coordinator/receptionist

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents, and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull, and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score, or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission, visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Transfer students or current Kent State students declaring the program must have a minimum 2.000 GPA for admission.

Prior to acceptance into the program, each applicant must meet with the program director to review program prerequisites and requirements.

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

• AHS 24010 or HED 14020: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (1 credit hour)
• BSCI 10001 or BSCI 11010: HUMAN BIOLOGY (KBS) or FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) (3 credit hours)
• MA 10001: FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL ASSISTING (1 credit hour)
• MA 10002: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS (1 credit hour)
• MA 10003: PHLEBOTOMY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS (1 credit hour)
• MA 10004: ELECTROCARDIOGRAM FUNDAMENTALS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS (1 credit hour)
• MA 10005: BASIC CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING PROCEDURES (3 credit hours)
• MA 10006: REIMBURSEMENT FOR PHYSICIAN SERVICES (3 credit hours)
• MA 10007: ADVANCED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING (4 credit hours)
• MA 10092: MEDICAL ASSISTING PRACTICUM (ELR) (3 credit hours)
• OTEC 26635: ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 credit hours)

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 24

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum C grade required in all courses.
• Minimum Minor GPA: 2.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 2.000

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

• Semester One:
  • AHS 24010 or HED 14020: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (1 credit hour)
  • BSCI 10001 or BSCI 11010: HUMAN BIOLOGY (KBS) or FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) (3 credit hours)
  • Credit Hours: 4
• Semester Two:
  • MA 10001: FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL ASSISTING (1 credit hour)
  • MA 10002: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS (1 credit hour)
  • MA 10003: PHLEBOTOMY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS (1 credit hour)
  • MA 10004: ELECTROCARDIOGRAM FUNDAMENTALS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS (1 credit hour)
  • MA 10005: BASIC CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING PROCEDURES (3 credit hours)
  • OTEC 26635: ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 credit hours)
  • Credit Hours: 10
• Semester Three:
  • MA 10006: REIMBURSEMENT FOR PHYSICIAN SERVICES (3 credit hours)
  • MA 10007: ADVANCED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING (4 credit hours)
  • MA 10092: MEDICAL ASSISTING PRACTICUM (ELR) (3 credit hours)
  • Credit Hours: 10
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 24

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Identify, administer, and document medications safely utilizing the six rights.
2. Collect and process and diagnostic specimens with appropriate documentation and follow-up.
3. Apply current up-to-date quality control and safety principles in the workplace.
4. Skillfully perform and document routine clinical procedures.
5. Perform and document routine administrative procedures.
6. Effectively utilize verbal, nonverbal, and written communication principles and skills in the workplace.
7. Maintain ethical and legal standards and maintain confidentiality and patient privacy.
8. Communicate with professionalism in the medical assistant role and function as a valued member of the health care team.
9. Effectively utilize the electronic health record for documentation and insurance purposes.
10. Identify medical law and regulatory guidelines as it pertains to the ambulatory setting.

Full Description

The Medical Assisting undergraduate certificate prepares graduates to gain knowledge needed for the national certification examinations. Medical assistants work alongside physicians, mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics. They perform administrative and clinical duties in addition to serving as a patient liaison and a member of the Patient-Centered Medical Home team.

The certificate's curriculum is guided by national standards and covers 12 content areas: anatomy and physiology, applied mathematics, infection control, nutrition, communication, administrative functions, basic practices finances, third-party reimbursement, procedural and diagnostic coding, legal implications, ethical considerations, and protective practices.

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