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2022 Fall Medical Assistant Program ApplicationMinimum Entrance RequirementsMinimum Entrance Requirements for the Medical Assistant ProgramA.Students must show proof of graduation from high school with an established GPA of 2.0 or GED certification.B.Students must have a placement test score that places them into Math 40 (formerly Math 83) or higher andReading 99 or higher or a college transcript with higher level classes successfully completed.C.All non-Medical Assistant (non-MA) courses required for the Medical Assistant certificate must be passedwith a grade of 2.0 or better. Students must send in official transcripts for all courses taken at any institutionother than Columbia Basin College.D.Students must be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of computers.E.Students must have a current American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR card for the duration ofenrollment in the program.American Heart Association training is available at the following locations: CBC online registration athttps://cbc.coursestorm.com; Trios Health (www.TriosHealth.org) or at Kadlec Medical Center(www.kadlec.org).F.After acceptance, students are required to submit a national criminal history background check,register for a drug screen, and begin to upload immunization documents to the immunization trackerusing the college-approved third-party vendor, CastleBranch.G.After acceptance, students must comply with all program and college policies.General Information for Prospective StudentsOnce a student has been accepted into the program, the following information will be helpful to guide themwith other requirements necessary to maintain enrollment.A.All students are highly encouraged to have accident/health insurance.B.All students are required to have malpractice insurance. This insurance is included with your quarterly tuition andfees.C.Student study requirements have been found to be a minimum of three hours per week for each scheduledtheory credit hour.D.Scholarships and loans are available through the Financial Aid office. For more information, contactFinancialAid and review the Columbia Basin College website (columbiabasin.edu/payingforcollege).E.All students must successfully complete required courses each quarter with a minimum 2.0 to remain enrolledin the Medical Assistant program.F.Attendance is vitally important to successfully complete the Medical Assistant program. Students mustadhere to the attendance policy to continue regular enrollment in the Medical Assistant program.G.All students must utilize their CBC student email account and check email on a daily basis while inthe program. This will be the only email utilized by staff and faculty for program information.For additional information or assistance related to these entrance requirements, please contact the HealthScience Center office at (509) 544-8300.7

2022 Fall Medical Assistant Program ApplicationOccupational InformationThe following information has been provided to help applicants have a clear understanding of the variety of tasksassociated with being a Medical Assistant in the healthcare environment. The following materials have beenprovided by the United States Department of Labor Dictionary of Occupational Titles as presented in Occupational Information Network, O*Net OnLine (online.onetceter.org). Students enrolled in the Medical Assistantprogram are generally expected to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities associated with the requirementsnoted below.Title: Medical AssistantCode: 31-9092.00Description: Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician. Administrativeduties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurancepurposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patientsfor examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.Sample of reported job titles: Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Medical Assistant(CMA), Doctor’s Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Optometric Assistant, Clinical Assistant, OphthalmicTechnician, Optometric Technician, Outpatient Surgery Assistant.The following information has been provided to inform students of the variety of skills and abilities required ofthe Medical Assistant professional and student.Tasks Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records.Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients.Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing suchtasks as giving injections or removing sutures.Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.SkillsActive Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the pointsbeingmade, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,conclusions, or approaches to problems.Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problemsolving and decision-making.Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.8

2022 Fall Medical Assistant Program ApplicationOccupational InformationAbilitiesOral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spokenwords and sentences.Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involvesolvingthe problem, only recognizing there is a problem.Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to aspecific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that makesense.Work ActivitiesDocumenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information inwritten or electronic/magnetic form.Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, orother personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, coworkers,and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, or in person.Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public.This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizingdifferences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative workingrelationships with others, and maintaining them over time.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge toyour job.Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individualjudgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, andaccomplish your work.Source: Occupational Information Network, O*NET OnLine (online.onetcenter.org)9

2022 Fall Medical Assistant ProgramEstimated CostsAll fees are estimated and are subject to change. However, the following figures may be used as ageneral guideline to assist applicants in preparing for the costs associated with enrollment in theMedical Assistant program.1.Tuition One-Year Certificate 7,500Tuition AAS degree 3,0002.National Background search and Immunization TrackerDrug Screen(costs to acquire vaccination history depends history available) 112.75 44 100 to 3003.Textbooks for the four-quarter sequence 1,5004.Various class supplies four-quarters (notebooks, pens/pencils & materials) 4005.Scrub sets to be purchased with Uniforms Northwest, dark purple,(recommend two at 52 each). More information at orientation if acceptedinto the program. 1046.Shoes (white leather nursing or tennis style with closed toe and heel)Varies7.Wrist watch with second hand and waterproof (estimate) 258.Stethoscope (approximately) 50 to 2009.CBC clinical identification badge, present registration at Hawk Centralwithidentification. First one at no charge, there is a replacement fee of 3.50.Washington State Dept of Health (DOH) Initial Credential fees (aftersuccessful completion of college program fourth quarter) 145American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified Medical11. Assistant (CMA) examination fees (after successful completion of collegeprogram fourth quarter) 12510.Students need to confirm actual costs of quarterly tuition and fees using CBC’s Paying for College webpage at columbiabasin.edu/payingforcollege and click on Tuition & Fees.For additional details or assistance related to this program, contact the CBC Health Science Centeroffice at (509) 544-8300.Columbia Basin College complies with the spirit and letter of state and federal laws, regulations and executive orders pertaining to civil rights, Title IX, equal opportunity and affirmative action. CBC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,national or ethnic origin, parental status or families with children, marital status, sex (gender), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, orphysical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal (allowed by law) by a person with a disability, or any other prohibited basis in its educational programs or employment. Questions or complaints may be referred to the Vice President for HumanResources & Legal Affairs and CBC’s Title IX/EEO Coordinator at (509) 542-5548. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all college sponsored events and programs. If you have a disability, and require an accommodation, please contact CBCDisability Support Services at (509) 542-4412 or the Washington Relay Service at 711 or 1-800-833-6384. This notice is available in alternative media by request.10

All non- Medical Assistant (non- MA) courses required for the Medical Assistant certificate and the AAS degree must be passed with a grade of 2.0 or better. You must have an overall GPA of 2.0 on your college transcript for the Medical Assistant Certificate or degree. This is a