• Medical Assisting AAS
• Medical Assisting Short Certificate

Students are admitted to the Medical Assisting Technology Program each semester. Individuals who are interested in enrolling in the program must:

1. 1. Meet all the general admission requirements of Trenholm State.
   2. Be a high school graduate or the recipient of the GED certificate.
   3. Submit an admission application to the college identifying Medical Assisting as your program of choice. This application should be on file prior to the beginning of the anticipated semester of enrollment.
   4. Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or GED certificate. Transcript must be on file prior to the anticipated semester of enrollment.
   5. Submit an official copy of your college transcript for each school attended. Transcript must be on file prior to the anticipated semester of enrollment.
   6. Complete the COMPASS Assessment.
   7. Schedule an appointment, prior to the beginning of the anticipated date of enrollment, with the program coordinator or designee, to validate a keying speed of 30 words per minute. Individuals not meeting this requirement must enroll in MAT 099 – Introduction to Document Production.  Appointments will not be scheduled once the semester begins.
   8. Students must submit health information and have a complete physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner prior to participation in learning experiences in any clinical facility.
   9. Students must provide documentation of required drug-screen & immunizations (Hepatitis B, Tetanus, MMR, and TB) prior to preceptorship. Documentation of a negative drug-screen & TB skin test should be submitted no later than 30 days after enrollment in the preceptor course. Students who have a positive drug-screen, retesting should be complete 30 days following positive examination. Students who have a positive TB skin test result must submit documentation of a negative chest x-ray within 30 days following positive examination. Students must have the TB skin test repeated yearly until completion of the program. (Required before starting MAT-230 – Medical Assisting Preceptorship and MAT 239 Phlebotomy Preceptorship)
   10. Students must have current CPR certification to participate in learning experiences in any clinical facility. The certification must remain valid throughout the learning experience.
   11. Student must have liability insurance prior to participating in learning experiences in any clinical facility. The insurance is available through the college. The cost of the liability insurance is the student’s responsibility.
   12. Students are required to adhere to the program’s dress code when participating in laboratory and clinical activities on campus as well as off campus.

The essential functions delineated below are necessary for medical assistant program admission, progression and graduation and for the provision of safe and effective care. The essential functions include but are not limited to the ability to:

1. 1. Visual
      • Observe and discern subtle changes in physical conditions and the environment
      • Visualize different color spectrums and color changes
      • Read fine print in varying levels of light
      • Read for prolonged periods of time
      • Read cursive writing
      • Read at varying distances
      • Read data/information displayed on monitors/equipment
   2. Auditory
      • Hear monitoring devices
      • Hear and discriminate high and low frequency sounds produced by the body and the environment
      • Effectively hear to communicate with others
   3. Tactile
      • Discern tremors, vibrations, pulses, textures, temperature, shapes, size, location and other physical characteristics
   4. Olfactory
      • Detect body odors and odors in the environment

Communication/ Interpersonal Relationships

1. Verbally and in writing, engage in a two-way communication and interact effectively with others, from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds
2. Work effectively in groups
3. Work effectively independently
4. Discern and interpret nonverbal communication
5. Express one’s ideas and feelings clearly
6. Communicate with others accurately in a timely manner
7. Obtain communications from a computer

Cognitive/Critical Thinking

1. Effectively read, write and comprehend the English language
2. Consistently and dependably engage in the process of critical thinking in order to formulate and implement safe and ethical decisions in a variety of health care settings
3. Demonstrate satisfactory performance on written examinations including mathematical computations without a calculator
4. Satisfactorily achieve the program objectives

Motor Function

1. Handle small delicate equipment/objects without extraneous movement, contamination or destruction
2. Move, position, turn, transfer, assist with lifting or lift and carry clients without injury to clients, self or others
3. Maintain balance from any position
4. Stand on both legs
5. Coordinate hand/eye movements
6. Push/pull heavy objects without injury to client, self or others
7. Stand, bend, walk and/or sit for 6-12 hours in a clinical setting performing physical activities requiring energy without jeopardizing the safety of the client, self or others
8. Walk without a cane, walker or crutches
9. Function with hands free for nursing care and transporting items
10. Transport self and client without the use of electrical devices
11. Flex, abduct and rotate all joints freely
12. Respond rapidly to emergency situations
13. Maneuver in small areas
14. Perform daily care functions for the client
15. Coordinate fine and gross motor hand movements to provide safe effective medical care
16. Calibrate/use equipment
17. Execute movement required to provide medical care in health care settings
18. Perform CPR
19. Operate a computer

Professional Behavior

1. Convey caring, respect, sensitivity, tact, compassion, empathy, tolerance and a healthy attitude toward others
2. Demonstrate a mentally healthy attitude that is age appropriate in relationship to the client
3. Handle multiple tasks concurrently
4. Perform safe, effective care for clients in a caring context
5. Understand and follow the policies and procedures of the College and preceptorship agencies
6. Understand the consequences of violating the student code of conduct
7. Understand that posing a direct threat to others is unacceptable and subjects one to discipline
8. Meet qualifications for certification by examination
9. Not to pose a threat to self or others
10. Function effectively in situations of uncertainty and stress inherent in providing medical care
11. Adapt to changing environments and situations
12. Remain free of chemical dependency
13. Report promptly to preceptorship site and remain for 6-8 hours at the facility
14. Provide medical care in an appropriate time frame
15. Accepts responsibility, accountability, and ownership of one’s actions
16. Seek supervision/consultation in a timely manner
17. Examine and modify one’s own behavior when it interferes with medical care or learning

• American Association of Medical Assistant
• American Medical Technologist
• National Healthcare Associates