Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and the American Association of Medical Assistants.

The Medical Assistant program prepares students for a career in the health-care field with special emphasis for work in administrative settings and minor clinical procedures.

Enrollment, Retention, and Graduation Requirements

Admission Requirements (General)

A student desiring to pursue an associate of applied science degree in the Medical Assistant program must:

1. Apply, meet the general admission requirements, and be accepted by Northeast State Technical Community College.
2. Indicate the Medical Assistant as the desired major on the Northeast State application form.
3. See a faculty advisor from the Health-Related Professions area prior to registering for classes and obtain faculty approval to register.
4. Complete all required remedial and developmental courses prior to enrolling in the Medical Assistant program.
5. Complete ACCT 1010, BIOL 2010, BIOL 2020 , CSCI 1100, ENGL 1010, HLTH 2030, MATH 1530, OFMG 1100, PSYC 1310, SPCH 1300, prior to enrollment in the Medical Assistant program. A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in all courses prior to enrollment. Biological science courses previously taken must have been completed within the last ten (10) years.

Medical Assistant Program Enrollment Requirements

A student who has completed the above referenced requirements and has maintained an overall 2.0 GPA, excluding remedial and developmental courses, is eligible to enroll in Medical Assistant courses. To enroll in Medical Assistant courses, the student must complete and return to the Medical Assistant Program Director a “Request for Enrollment into the Medical Assistant Program” form. The student should attach to the form a current transcript of all the college courses taken.

Enrollment in the Medical Assistant Program

1. Students enrolled in the Medical Assistant courses will be endorsed by the Medical Assistant Advisory Committee whose membership consists of:
   1. Division Chair of Health-Related Professions.
   2. Program Director of the Medical Assistant program.
   3. Representatives from the local communities of interest.
   4. Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (ex officio).
2. Students will be evaluated on overall GPA, grades earned in required sciences and prior education.
3. Transfer Students - Individuals who have attended other colleges and desire to transfer into the Northeast State Medical Assistant Program will be considered on an individual basis. Transfer requests should be directed to the Division Chair of Health-Related Professions. Transfer students must meet the same standards and criteria as others desiring to pursue an associate of applied science degree in the Medical Assistant program at Northeast State.

Re-enrollment Policies

A student who has been dismissed or has withdrawn from the Medical Assistant program may be re-enrolled. The following apply:

1. Only one re-enrollment to the Medical Assistant program is permitted. This re-enrollment must occur within a one year time frame.
2. A student must apply to the Medical Assistant Program Director for re-enrollment at least one semester before the desired date of return.
3. A student must request re-enrollment in writing and appear before the Medical Assistant Program Director and Division Chair of Health-Related Professions.
4. A student who fails to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA may be considered for re-enrollment only after removing all grades of less than a “C” in all required general education courses.
5. A student repeating a Medical Assistant course must repeat both the theory and clinical components of the course.
6. A student may be re-enrolled only if space is available.

Retention

To remain in good standing once enrolled in Medical Assistant courses, the student must:

1. Adhere to all Northeast State, Medical Assistant program, department, and clinical affiliate policies.
2. Maintain a 2.0 GPA or better in each Medical Assistant course.
3. Satisfactorily complete the theory, clinical, and/or skills requirements of each Medical Assistant course. Failure in either segment will result in a grade of “F” for the entire course.
4. Submit to the Medical Assistant Program Director written evidence, on the appropriate form, of a physical examination within the past six months showing the applicant is in good physical health and possesses no physical disabilities which would impede the applicant’s ability to fulfill the functions and responsibilities of the medical assistant, and has the required immunizations. Any limitations in the individual’s ability to perform adequately will require additional documentation.
5. Exhibit safe clinical behavior.
6. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal conduct.
7. Purchase professional liability insurance ($1,000,000/ $3,000,000).
8. Maintain CPR certification.
9. Sign a statement prior to enrollment indicating he/she is drug free and submit to a drug test if requested by the Division Chair of Health-Related Professions at any time during the program. A positive drug test is grounds for immediate dismissal.
10. Students must comply with policies of clinical affiliates concerning criminal background checks and must assume associated costs.

Graduation

Program graduation requirements include the successful completion of the courses listed below with a minimum grade of “C” in each course.