The Administrative Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement program prepares students to perform “front office” duties via the Electronic Health Records(EHR) Systems. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the following skills and more: medical records documentation, patient intake, electronic medical records management, patient reception, scheduling appointments, medical insurance, and introduction to billing and coding and collections. This program can be completed within one year, culminating in a Certificate of Achievement upon satisfactory completion of all major requirements.

Program Learning Objectives

1.      Provide effective instruction and student learning that results in the successful attainment of educational goals through the completion of a certificate of achievement.

2.      Offer a valuable and relevant curriculum that imparts to the student the knowledge, skills, and attributes required for successful entry-level employment as an Administrative Medical Assistant.

3.      Maintain a process of assessment and improvement to enhance the teaching/learning process and increase opportunities for student success.

The main competencies that students will acquire after completion of the program are:

·        Understanding of the role, function, and scope of practice of the Administrative Medical Assistant

·        Proficiency in medical records documentation,

·        Competency in performing patient intake.

·        Proficiency in management of electronic medical records.

·        Proficiency in performing the role of patient receptionist.

·        Proficiency in scheduling appointments

·        Demonstrate knowledge of medical insurance, and introduction to billing and coding and collections.

·        Become knowledgeable in all HIPPA Policies to secure Patient Confidentiality.

·        The capacity to employ cultural sensitivity/humility when working with clients.

·        The capacity to effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and the healthcare team.

·        The ability to facilitate and/or conduct client-centered interviews and assessments for intake and care of management plans.

Merritt College’s MEDAS program has a positive track record of graduating students and filling labor market needs for both Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistants. The Peralta Community College Districts office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research has compiled the following data.

 

Awards Conferred by Merritt College for Medical Assistant Program

 

MerrittCollege MEDAS Programs        Year2017-18

ADMINISTRATIVEMEDICAL ASSISTING Certificate of Proficiency (6-<18)  22                                                                                                                               

CLINICALMEDICAL ASSISTING    Certificate of Proficiency (6-<18)  79                                                                            

Total                                                    101                                                                       

MerrittCollege MEDAS Programs       Year 2018-19

ADMINISTRATIVEMEDICAL ASSISTING Certificate of Proficiency (6-<18)        21                                                                                                                                                          

CLINICALMEDICAL ASSISTING    Certificate ofProficiency (6-<18)                    55                                                                              

Total                                 76                                                                       

 

Academic Year College Subject Award Degree Type: 2017-18, Merritt College, MEDAS, ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTING                                                                                                                                                                

 

Enrollment data for one of the courses required in the curriculum (the only course currently offered but may be substituted for HLTOC 101):
		2018-2019		2018-2019
CB01: Course Department #	CB02: Course Title	Annual #     Sections	Annual Enrollment Total	Annual # Sections	Annual Enrollment Total
HTLOC 201	Medical Terminology I	14	356	14	351

Program Learning Outcomes

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

1.      Clearly communicate via writing, speaking, listening, and reading.

2.      Acquire Reasoning Skills-to evaluate and interpret information. Students will be able to solve problems relevant to the Medical Assistant Job Duties as outlined by community employers.

3.      Demonstrate Professional Behaviors- timeliness and interpersonal skills, teamwork and embracing cultural diversity.

4.      Enhance Technical Skills- emphasis on mastery of electronic health record (EHR) charting with use of vetted software for medical office simulation.

This program fulfills Merritt College’s mission and master plan of the college by meeting workforce demands while enhancing employment potential and career mobility for graduates of the program. Merritt College and the MEDAS department address the needs of the community by training Graduates of the program to become valuable members of the community, able to provide for their families.

Career opportunities may include Medical Assistant (MA), Certified Medical Assistant (C-MA), Administrative Medical Assistant (AMA), Certified Administrative Medical Assistant (C-AMA),Medical Office Assistant, Chiropractic Assistant, Client Services Coordinator, Medical Support Assistant, and Patient Services Specialist, and Patient Navigator.

The Administrative Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement program is a Career Education program. Its goal is to provide quality instruction within a comprehensive curriculum that provides the student enhanced employment opportunities and/or upward career mobility in the areas of healthcare, public health, and "front office" duties. This program can be completed within one year, culminating in a Certificate of Achievement upon satisfactory completion of all major requirements.  

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
MEDAS 101A	Intro to Medical Assisting	2	Y1 (Fall)
HLTOC 101	Medical Terminology	3	Y1 (Fall)
MEDAS 103A	Administrative Medical Assisting I	2	Y1 (Fall)
HLTOC 260	Emotional Intelligence	2	Y1 (Fall)
HLTOC 110	CPR and First Aid for Allied Health Programs	1	Y1 (Spring)
MEDAS 103B	Administrative Medical Assisting II	2	Y1 (Spring)
HLTOC 263	Communication Skills for Healthcare Professionals	3	Y1 (Spring)
MEDAS 103C	Administrative Medical Assisting III	2	Y1 (Summer)
COPED 470F	Occupational Work Experience in Medical Assisting (Optional)	1	Y1 (Summer)

Substantive Change request - this is not a new program

There is only one other college in our service area that offers a similar program. Chabot College of Hayward offers an Associate in Science and a Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting. Email sent to Dean Kevin Kramer and Program Director Kristina Perkins.