Utah Endorsed Medical Assistant Program: Steps to Success & Cost Breakdown

1. MEDICAL ASSISTING

2. Objective To prepare students to work in a physician’s office, performing clinical, laboratory and office duties.

3. 3 Ways to be Successful • FIRST • Pass the class with a B – or better. • Externship evaluations totaling a B – or better. • Take the State required exams.

4. SECOND • Pass the class with a B – or better. • Externship evaluations totaling a B – or better. • Pass the State required exams with an 80% average or better. • This will earn the Utah Endorsed Medical Assistant Certificate.

5. THIRD • Pass the class with a B – or better. • Externship evaluations totaling a B – or better. • Pass the State required exams with a B – or better • Take the National Certification exam. You MUST earn the UEMA Certificate to qualify for this exam. • Passing this exam with 70% or better will earn the National Certified Medical Assistant Certificate. This exam is optional, but passing allows you to work anywhere in the nation.

6. COST Breakdown Rough estimate and subject to change • Medical Assisting Workbook (Paid to JATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77.00 • EMR Subscription (Paid to JATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 96.00 • Medical Terminology Textbook (Paid to JATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 94.00 • First Aid and CPR Certification (Paid to JATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 • Blood Pressure Kit (Paid to JATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00 • National Test Review (Paid to NCCT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 • Background Check (Paid to JATC ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 15.00 • Drug Screening (Paid to JATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 33.00 • HOSA Membership (optional– paid to JATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 • Parking Pass (optional – paid to SLCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 • National Cert Test (optional – Paid to NCCT in May) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90.00 $547.00 • Additional variable costs: • 1. Scrubs (any color or style), socks and closed toe shoes • - 1 pair only for class labs • - Additional scrubs may be required for externship facility. • Transportation to and from externship site. Responsibility • of the student and parent. • 2” 3 ring binder, 8 tab dividers, 400 3x5 cards, BLACK pen, watch with a • second hand.

7. IMMUNIZATIONS • 200 point assignment due August 30 • (25 points extra credit if turned in before due date. ) • The following are required: • 5 Dtap • 2 chicken pox (Varicella) or titer • 2 MMR • 3 Hepatitis B • 2 step TB test (2 complete TB tests, done a minimum • of one week apart.) • Flu shot – must be dated after August 1, 2019 • Hepatitis B titer – each student musthave this • drawn. If titer comes back low or non-reactive, the • student must have a booster (and repeat titer 8 weeks later), or • restart the series. (Restarting the series takes 6 months to • complete.) • Clinical documentation is required – parent notes are NOT accepted by clinics.

8. IMPORTANT DATES

9. Online Forms Go to: jordantech.org

10. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Q: Do I need to purchase a blood pressure kit if I already have one? A: No, if you have a pressure cuff and a stethoscope, you are good. Q: If I have a Medical Terminology book, do I need to purchase another? A: No, your access code is good for two med term classes. 3. Q: If I am CPR and First Aid Certified, do I need to do it again? A: Yes. Certification will be in January, so you will be current until January 2021. Q: If I know someone at the UofU or Intermountain, can I arrange my own externship with them? A: No- All externships with Uof U and IHC, need to be arranged through me. U of U and Intermountain ask that you not contact anyone at their work to arrange an externship. If you have a friend/neighbor/relative, you may speak to them off work hours, then give me the information, and I will arrange it through my liaison.

11. Q: Why do I need to find my own externship if you have contracts with the U and Intermountain? A: The U and Intermountain can only accommodate a total of about 20 students, as they work with other MA programs as well. We submit applications, and they decide which students will be offered positions. Q: I am planning a vacation. When is the best time to miss class. A: There are breaks built in the school schedule. These are the best times. Please MAKE EVERY EFFORT to be here when class is in session. We have A LOT of material to cover. (FUN – but A LOT!) Q: I am squeamish about body fluids and needles. Am I really required to provide blood and urine samples, receive injections and let someone draw my blood? A: Yup, it’s the real deal. You are required to perform the tests, and have the tests performed on you. Most students overcome their fear and do really well. And don’t worry – we are very modest - but if this is a HUGE issue for you, it is probably best to drop the class.

12. Where Do I Start? 1. IMMUNIZATIONS!! – I seriously beg you to get started now. It will take some time to finish. Fill out online forms. They are ready for you now. Pay fees. The system will be ready to accept payment the week before school starts. You can pay online (through Skyward) or in the office with cashor card. Checks are no longer accepted. Please note that breakfast and lunch are served at the JATC. Just use your regular lunch number, and it will be deducted from your account as usual.

13. Questions? For the fastest response, please email: sheri.woodruff@jordandistrict.org Office phone: 801-256-5928 Thanks for coming – See you in the fall!