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Comprehensive Medical Assistant Program Overview

Get insights into the Medical Assistant Program at NWTC, covering essential topics such as administrative procedures, clinical procedures, medical terminology, human body in health and disease, communication skills, and more. Ensure compliance with pre-clinical requirements and program expectations. Details on schedules, attire, attendance, and behavior expectations provided.

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Comprehensive Medical Assistant Program Overview

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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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