Medical Assistant

2006-2007 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 83315 canceled• Class number 83323 canceled

Questions???