Medical assisting:adMinistrative & clinical 22 Unit Certificate (MCE701)60 Unit Associate Degree (MAS701)

WHAT IS MEDICAL ASSISTING?

This program prepares individuals to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, preexamination and examination assistance, administration of medications, and first aid under the supervision of a physician. This includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical/diagnostic examination, testing, and treatment procedures.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO EARN?

Medical Assistants – $10.24-21.98/hour

WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO ONCE I COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM? • Recordpatients’medicalhistory,vital

statistics, or information such as test results in medical records

• Interviewpatientstoobtainmedicalinformation and measure their vital signs

• Authorizedrugrefillsandprovideprescription information to pharmacies

• Cleanandsterilizeinstrumentsanddispose of contaminated supplies

• Explaintreatmentprocedures,medications,dietsorphysicians’instructions to patients

• Helpphysiciansexamineandtreatpatients, handing them instruments or materials

HOW LONG WILL THIS PROGRAM TAKE TO COMPLETE ANDHOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME?*

Length of Program: 16 Months Tuition: $ 1,034

Cost of Books and Supplies: $ 348

*Information provided is an approximation and subject tochange. This information does not include cost for additionalgeneral education coursework to earn an Associate’s degree.

EstimatedCost

of Program:

$1,382

Catalog Year 2012-2013

This project was funded fully or in part by Carl D. Perkins CTE Act of 2006 grant no. 12-C01-045 awarded to Riverside Community College District and administered by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs, including career and technical education programs, and/or extracurricular school activities. Limited English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in any program. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the district’s Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Ms. Chani Beeman, 450 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508, (951) 222-8039.

WHERE CAN I OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?

Lisa Hausladen, Associate Professor, Medical Assisting(951) 571-6227 • email: lisa.hausladen@mvc.edu

MVC Counseling Department(951) 571-6104

WHAT WORK EXPERIENCE OPTIONS DO I HAVE?

This course (MDA 200) is designed to coordinate the student’s occupational on-the-job training with related classroom instruction. Students enrolled in this occupational work experience course must be employed in a field related to the work experience subject area. Students should have paid or voluntary employment prior to enrolling in this course.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED COURSES?(suggested order of completion)

Course Units Description MDA 1A 3 Medical Terminology 1A

MDA 1B 3 Medical Terminology 1B

MDA 54 5 Clinical medical assisting and pharmacology

CAT 59 5 Medical office procedures

Electives 6 See current course catalog