Medical Assistant Program Orientation

Health Sciences Division Leadership Kay Tupala, Dean of Health Sciences Lori Suddick, Associate Dean of Health Sciences Cindy Theys, Nursing Program and Clinical Coordinator

Faculty Team 4 Instructors Patient Care Lab Administrative

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.

First Semester 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

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

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.

Time Commitment May have class Monday thru Friday

Time Management Do not work more then 16 hours a week Apply for financial aide Apply for Scholarships

Pre-Clinical Requirements CPR Caregiver Background Check (CBC) Proof of immunizations and physical health which includes TB skin testing

Functional Abilities Review to be sure you can meet these expectations

Uniforms Details in your orientation manual Required for classes, Days of Observation and Externship No tattoos No multiple piercings No tongue or nose piercings

Scheduling Look closely for class and lab times to be sure they do not overlap Class number canceled Class number canceled

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