Welcome to the Medical Assistant Website. Contact e-mail at medicalassisting@pbcc.edu
Employment of Medical Assistants is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014, as the health care industry expands because of technological advances in medicine and the growth and aging of the population. Increasing utilization of Medical Assistants in the rapidly growing Health Care industry will further stimulate job growth.
Employment growth will be driven by the increase in the number of group practices, clinics and other Health Care facilities that need a high proportion of support personnel, particularly the flexible Medical Assistant who can handle both administrative and clinical duties. In view of the preference of many Health Care employers for trained personnel, job prospects should be best for Medical Assistants with formal training or experience, particularly for those with certification.
NEW STUDENTS--NEW SUMMER APPLICATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE LINK. DEADLINE will be March 15, 2010. PLEASE PRINT, FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND ON APPLICATION, FILL OUT P.6 AND SUBMIT TO ADMISSIONS.
IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU ATTEND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SESSIONS TO REGISTER IN THE SUMMER ENTRY:
- November 18, 2009
- December 16, 2009
- January 13, 2010
- February 17, 2010
- March 3, 2010
Medical Assisting Limited Access Program has FALL AND SUMMER entry only.
Program Entry Requirements:
•· Hold a standard high school diploma or GED
•· Complete a College Application
•· Send request for official high school transcripts, GED or validated foreign equivalent to the Admissions Office. Official college transcripts are considered official if sent directly to PBCC Admissions Office from the previous institution or hand delivered in a sealed envelope sealed by the issuing institution
•· PSAV students are required to take the TABE Test and MUST pass prior to program completion scoring 10th grade level in Reading, Language and math. (for exemptions, please see Limited Access Application).
•· All applicants must take the TEAS Entrance Exam computerized test. You must score a minimum of 55 overall average for the English, Reading, Science and Math subset scores.
ACCEPTANCE/REGISTRATION:
Applicants will be notified approximately two weeks after the deadline date. The provisional acceptance notice will include:
•· Registration information
•· Medical exam form. Exam must show physical clearance for good physical and mental health.
•· Criminal Background Checks (FDLE). Student must be within state regulations and have civil rights restored.
•· Drug Screen Form. Results must be negative for program acceptance.
•· Date of Mandatory Orientation
REQUIRED COURSE SEQUENCE:
Semester 1
HSC0003 Health Care Concepts - 78 hrs
PRN0022 Body Structure & Function - 69 hrs
OTA0100 Introduction to Keyboarding/Word Processing - 60 hrs
MEA0230 Medical Terminology for Body Systems - 95 hrs
MEA0310 Introduction to Medical Office Procedures - 90 hrs
Semester 2
MEA0234 Diseases, Disorders & Treatment I - 120 hrs
MEA0334 Medical Insurance & Coding - 75 hrs
MEA0237 Disease, Disorders & Treatment II - 120 hrs
MEA0322 Advanced Medical Office Procedures - 75 hrs
MEA0258 Radiology for the Medical Assistant - 50 hrs
Semester 3
MEA0520 Phlebotomy - 75 hrs
MEA0242 Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant - 95 hrs
MEA0540 Electrocardiography for the Medical Assistant - 75 hrs
MEA0254 Basic Medical Laboratory for the Medical Assistant - 50 hrs
Semester 4
MEA 0801 Externship for the Medical Assistant - 173 hrs
TOTAL PROGRAM CLOCK HOURS - 1300
MEDICAL CODER/BILLER
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
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