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How to Succeed in the Medical Assistant Program

Ashley. Amy. Michelle. Lisa. Chelsey. How to Succeed in the Medical Assistant Program. Introduction. Helping new students to be successful in the MA Program Giving advice on how to study and take tests What to expect in classes/comps. Understanding teachers Networking Dress code

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How to Succeed in the Medical Assistant Program

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  1. Ashley Amy Michelle Lisa Chelsey How to Succeed in the Medical Assistant Program

  2. Introduction • Helping new students to be successful in the MA Program • Giving advice on how to study and take tests • What to expect in classes/comps. • Understanding teachers • Networking • Dress code • Attendance • Useful resources • Words of Advice

  3. Dress Code Men Women • Royal Blue Scrubs • No Tattoos Showing • No Body or Facial Piercings • No Scented Colons • Only one Ring Allowed • Earrings should be Smaller than Nickel Size • White Closed Toed Shoes • Name Tags • Hair is to be shampooed • Long Hair must be pulled back • Royal Blue Scrubs • No Acrylic Nails • Keep Nails Short/Clear Nail Polish Only • No Tattoos Showing • No Body or Facial Piercings • No Scented Lotions or Perfumes • Only one Ring Allowed • Earrings should be Smaller than Nickel Size • White Closed Toed Shoes • Name Tags • Hair is to be shampooed and pulled back

  4. Attendance • Perfect Attendance = Money Toward Books!!!! • Class is going to be missed, you must notify teacher before class starts. • Class work is not allowed to be made up (Tests, Presentations, In Class Assignments) • Students are in charge of materials missed. • Make sure to have someone who will take good notes for you.

  5. Core Classes • Medical Terminology • Anatomy & Physiology • Health Care Law & Ethic • Introduction to Clinical Skills • Patient Care Sciences 1 & 2 • Pharmacology • Microbiology & Urinalysis • Hematology & Immunology • Radiography 1 & 2 • Medical Office Procedures 1 & 2 • CMA Review Seminar • Clinical Practicum

  6. Tips for Note Taking • Before Class • During Class • After Class • Taking Notes from the Text Book • Record your notes in the right column • Reduce your notes into the recall column • Recite out loud from the recall column • Reflect on the information that you are studying • Review your notes immediately and regularly • Method for Rewriting Notes

  7. Overcoming Test Anxiety • Pre Exam Tips • During the Exam • Relaxation Methods • Before the Exam • During the Exam • Self Verbalizations

  8. Working In Groups • Groups are created for many reasons • Foster collaborative learning • Similar to what happens with coworkers on the job • Give ideas for constructive participation • Practice your skills when working as a team

  9. Getting Ready to Study • Study Area • Concentration • Ways to Deal with Distractions • Strategies to Decrease Procrastination

  10. Public Speaking • Be Prepared practice it before presenting • Know your Audience • Don’t read your presentation • Talk to your audience • Use visual aids and provide examples • Maintain eye contact • Use your voice effectively • End on a high note

  11. Time Management • Schedules • Long Term • Intermediate • Short Term • Task • Scheduling Tips

  12. Stress Management • Healthy Diet and Exercise • Count to 10 • Handle one day at a time • Take a break • Journal • Smile, Laugh, and Have a Sense of Humor

  13. Conflict Resolution • Be Specific • Do not involve yourself in conflicts that do not pertain to you. • Depersonalize conflicts • Limit your complaints to those directly involved in the conflict • Consider a mediator if problems get out of control • Pertains to conflicts associated with life

  14. Comps • All Comps must be passed with at least a 70% or better. • Allowed 3 Attempts, After 3 times you must retake the Course. • Do’s and don’ts • Don’t wait for the last minute to practice • Don’t hesitate during comps • Be confident in what you are doing • Practice/Open Labs • Take advantage of open labs to practice • Practice make perfect

  15. Understanding Teachers Jennifer Potter Debbie Berglund • Insight color is Red • Teaching at MSB for 2 1/3 Years • Has worked in the Medical Field for 10 years. • Teaching style is Democratic • Insight color is Green • Teaching at MSB for 4 years • Has worked in the Medical field for 33 years • Teaching style is relaxed, but still have high expectations of my students.

  16. Networking Medical Association Internship • Blood drives • Volunteering • St. Bens • Children’s Home • Health fair for kids • Tours • VA Medical Center • Bodies exhibit • Fundraisers • Speakers • On the job experience • Great way to met people in the medical field • Possible job opportunities • Get your name out their • Good way to practice your interviewing skills • Possible recommendation opportunities

  17. Useful Resources In School Community • Library • Neil and Carrie • Fishbert Twain • Tutoring Center • Someone available for all subjects • Career Services • Help finding a job and polishing your resume • Dana (Student Services) • Public Library • St. Cloud Library • SCSU Library • Childcare • Busy Bee’s Daycare • Kids Stop • Financial • The Village • Tri-Cap

  18. Words of Wisdom • Relax & Breathe • Never give up and keep trying • Take advantage of tutors • Ask questions if you don’t understand • Read the Chapters before the Lecture!!!

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