Health Sciences Department | C.C. Certificate of Completion | One year

You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:

• demonstrate entry-level employment skills
• sit for and apply knowledge appropriate to pass Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) national exam
• demonstrate the ability to work within the scope of practice of a medical assistant
• perform phlebotomy and other specimen collection skills using accepted technical practices
• apply medical laws and ethical principles to medical assisting practice
• apply infection control principles and techniques to the practice of medical assisting
• consistently demonstrate patient safety skills
• calculate and safely administer medications: oral and parenteral
• apply critical thinking skills to administrative and clinical competencies
• apply professional behaviors in all aspects of medical assisting

Careers

Career opportunities may include but are not limited to: employment in the ambulatory healthcare facilities, and outpatient surgical centers. Students should be prepared for entry-level employment as a medical assistant.

The Medical Assistant program of Clackamas Community College does not discriminate among applicants as to age, gender affiliation, sexual orientation, color, religion, or national origin.

Job Market

Graduates of our program are employed locally as Certified Medical Assistants at Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Health, OHSU, Providence Health & Services, The Oregon Clinics, and many other healthcare facilities. Search employment opportunities at specific healthcare provider websites. Search other careers and regional data on wages and job outlook on Career Coach.

Gainful Employment

Learn more about the cost of education.

Earning Potential: $18.11/hr starting salary, up to $23.99/hr (Portland Metro area, as of Fall 2017)

The Medical Assistant program is now accepting applications for the 2019-20 program year.

• 2019-20 Medical Assistant Application

Students are strongly encouraged to be placed into MTH-065. This is the new minimum placement requirement beginning with the 2019-20 catalog.

Medical assistants function as integral members of the healthcare delivery team in performing administrative, clinical and trans-disciplinary (general) functions. The Clackamas Community College Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assistant Educational Review Board (MAERB).

Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
http://www.caahep.org

Programs that are 12-44 credits that acknowledge a specific skill proficiency to help students gain enhanced employment opportunities are considered state-approved Career Pathways. Certain certificates are eligible for federal financial aid, while others may only be eligible as a segment of an aid-eligible certificate or degree program (Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Students).

Career Pathways Roadmap for Medical Assistant

PROGRAM CODE: CC.MEDASST

Medical assistants function as an integral member of the healthcare delivery team by performing administrative, clinical and other general functions of the ambulatory care setting. The Clackamas Community College, Medical Assistant (MA) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Educational Review Board, MAERB (CAAHEP), 25400 U.S. Highway 19 N. Ste. 158, Clearwater, FL 33763; telephone: 727-210-2350, online: www.caahep.org

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES & REQUIREMENTS

The application process to this limited entry program is a multi-phase admission process. Phase requirements are explained in detail on the program website. They include prerequisites, requirements and pertinent dates as listed in the current application: www.clackamas.edu/healthsciences. Information is also available at Student Advising Services located on Harmony, Oregon City and the Wilsonville campuses.

The program consists of three successive terms of full-time study with the addition of two prerequisite courses. Applicants are advised that a high level of dexterity, the ability to multitask and “think on your feet,” increased physical and mental stamina, along with a high degree of “attention to detail” are required for the successful completion of the MA program. Successful students are required to complete an administrative and clinical practicum within an ambulatory care setting in the Portland metro area.

Prior to application the MA student candidate must:

Math placement assessments: While MTH-060 is the minimum pre-requisite for 2018-19, students are strongly encouraged to have placed into MTH-065. Beginning with the 2019-2020 catalog, MTH-065 will be the required math placement. 

Placement testing may be scheduled through the Harmony Campus Testing Center, 503-594-0636, or at the Oregon City campus Testing Center, 503-594-3283. No charge for CCC students. 

• Successfully complete MA-110, Medical Terminology and WR-121, English Composition with a letter grade of ‘C’ or better. 
• Please note that prerequisites and/or application requirements may change from year to year. Please check the website listed above for the most accurate information
  
   

Students seeking to enter this special admit program must meet additional admission criteria including Oregon statutory mandates for all healthcare students and providers:

Students seeking to enter this special admit program must meet additional admission criteria including Oregon statutory mandates for all healthcare students and providers:

• Must not have been convicted of, pleaded guilty to or currently charged with a felony; and they must pass a Criminal history Background Check. Must also pass Urine Drug Screen to enter the program (CBC and UDS  repeated and passed prior to third term externship)
• Provide official documentation that they will be at least 18 years of age prior to beginning their externship experience in Spring term 
• Must certify high school diploma or pass GED exam
• Must be in good standing with any organization that has granted a professional license, certification or registration
• Provide and submit all Oregon Health Authority (OHA) required documents within the specified time frame of the multiphase application process. 
• Criminal history background check
• Urine drug/alcohol screen
• American Heart Association
  • BLS CPR certification (Basic Life Support CPR)
  • Heartsaver 1st Aid certification
• Health & Physical Form
• OHA required vaccinations and/or titers and health screens

RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES

Computation (1 course- MTH-054 Medication Calculations for Medical Assistants)

• Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication (1 course- WR-101 Communication Skills: Occupational Writing or WR-121 English Composition)

• Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.

Human Relations (1 course- PSY-101 Human Relations)

• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• demonstrate entry level employment skills (psychomotour / affective);
• demonstrate knowledge of medical assistant concepts (cognitive);
• communicate relevant patient information concisely and accurately;
• apply infection controls (medical/surgical), safety and bloodborne pathogen principles and techniques to the practice of medical assisting;
• apply medical laws and ethical principles to the practice of medical assisting;
• calculate and administer medications: oral and parenteral;
• describe the structure, function and organization of the human body across the lifespan.