Medical Assisting (492)

The program is designed to be completed in five semesters when taken on a full-time basis. Some students may choose to pursue the degree on a part-time basis (within eight semesters). Students should complete the program within the specified timeframe. Admission to the Medical Assisting Program requires written acceptance by the Medical Assisting Program Director according to the admission requirements listed on the Medical Assisting Program application packet. Students may elect to complete some or all of the general education course requirements prior to being admitted into the Medical Assisting Program. Continuation in the Medical Assisting Program requires a minimum grade of "C" in MAST/ALTH courses, a minimum grade of "C" in all other required courses and a minimum cumulative and most current completed term grade point average of 2.4 to participate in the practicum experience. There is a time limit on completion of program requirements. Algebra and biology courses should have been completed within the past five years or updating courses is required. Graduates are eligible to earn the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification exam and the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential through American Medical Technologists (AMT) credentialing exam.

Step 1 - Apply for Admission to Southern State.

Step 2 - Thoroughly read and complete the Medical Assisting Program Information Packet

Enrollment in Medical Assisting courses is limited. Entrance is granted on a first-come, first-served basis after the above criteria are met. After entry, but before beginning their practicum experience, students will be required to:

• 1. provide medical examination and immunization information indicating they meet the health requirements (have the physical and emotional stamina) to pursue this career for practicum experiences;
• 2. complete a criminal background record check at the practicum orientation with results acceptable for placement in practicum experiences; delayed results will require dropping the scheduled practicum;
• 3. complete a standard drug screen with results acceptable for placement in practicum experiences;
• 4. purchase student liability insurance;
• 5. provide proof of or purchase personal health insurance; and
• 6. purchase the required student uniform.

Step 3 - Submit the required documentation.

Please compile the required documentation in the order below and paper clip the contents.

• 1. Medical Assistant Technology Student Information Form
• 2. Student Responsibilities Agreement
• 3. Eligibility for Clinical Placement Information Sheet
• 4. Copy of high school transcript verifying graduation or copy of GED certificate. Coursework must be evaluated by the Southern State Vice President of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management and posted to Southern State transcript to be counted towards prerequisites
• 5. A printed copy of your Southern State Course History listing, including previously received transcript information, verifying minimum GPA of 2.0, and completion of ENGL 0097 or 0099 and MATH 1116 with a final grade of "C" or higher (review pre-requisite options for ENGL 1101 and MATH 1135). Log into MyRecords, click on "Student", then "My Course Information", select "Unofficial Transcript", scroll to bottom of transcript, click on "Unofficial Transcript PDF" and print (this is the only printout that will be accepted)

Entrants who do not submit all required documents will not be considered. You must schedule an appointment with the Medical Assisting Office to personally deliver your completed program information packet or review option for e-submission. On your request, when hand delivering your documents to the Medical Assisting Office, the content of your information packet will be reviewed to identify that all required documentation are included.

Note: A felony or misdemeanor may disqualify a candidate from being certified by the State of Ohio (as outlined in Section 4761.04 of the Ohio Revised Code).

Core Education and Open Enrollment MAST/ALTH courses may be completed prior to entry into the program or during the appropriate semester of the medical assisting program.

Current knowledge of prerequisites is expected. Refer to the college Catalog for any additional requirements of the below courses.

Step 1 - Pathway to A.A.S. Medical Assisting Degree

Meet with the MAST Program Director to discuss recommended course options for completion of AAS in Medical Assisting - See Program 492 / 492B / 492E. Completion of the Medical Assistant Technology Certificate is stackable within the AAS in Medical Assisting Degree Program (see Year 2 below). Most of the required AAS Pathway general education courses include online or hybrid offerings

Fall Semester | Complete prior to, or following completion of, 492E Medical Assistant Technician Certificate

Spring Semester | Complete prior to, or following completion of, 492E Medical Assistant Technician Certificate

The Medical Assisting / Allied Health Office is located in room 182 on Central Campus and operates Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

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