MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM APPLICATION

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1 Renee Langtry-Green Program Director Thomas R. Burns District Superintendent/Executive Officer Ronald Burke Assistant Superintendent for Instruction MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM Application Packet Medical Assistants don t lack for variety in their duties. They handle a range of clinical and administrative tasks in physicians offices and other health care facilities. Medical Assistants are typically expected to greet patients, prepare patients for exams and, in many cases, perform routine clinical tasks like taking patient history, collecting vital signs, blood pressure, height and weight, temperature, and more. In addition, they also often help with the administrative tasks of running an office: answering phones, making appointments, computer and paperwork. Acceptance into the program is based upon completion of the following information: Program Application Medical Assistant questionnaire $25.00 Nonrefundable Application Fee Program Interview To receive a BOCES Medical Assistant certificate, the following courses must be successfully completed: 1. Health Care Clerical Support (180 hours) 2. Nurse Assistant (Certified) (130 hours) 3. Clinical Skills for the Medical Assistant (100 hours) 4. Phlebotomy Technician (70 hours) 5. Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) (60 hours) 6. First Aid (4 hours) 7. CPR (3 hours) The BOCES Medical Assistant training program provides a broad education that prepares the student to perform a variety of administrative, laboratory and clinical duties. The program focuses on front office administrative responsibilities and back office, or clinical responsibilities. The total program is 547 hours, with National Certification for Phlebotomy, EKG, Administrative Medical Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, CPR and First Aid. Also included is State Certification for Nursing Assistant. Mail to: St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Adult & Continuing Education Classes If you have any questions, please call:

2 MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Name: S.S.# / / (Last (First (Middle) Address: City/State: Zip: Telephone: Home ( ) Cell: ( ) Address: Date of Birth: EDUCATION: High School: Date of Graduation: List any colleges or other schools you attended after High School: School Area of Study or Major Dates Attended/Graduated EMPLOYMENT: A copy of your high school transcript or HSE (High School Equivalency) certificate must accompany this application. Present Employer: Job Title: Address: Work Hours: Job Responsibilities: Please be advised that employment in the health care field may require a police background check and/or drug testing. Have you ever been employed or volunteered in health care area? Yes No If Yes, please describe where, how long, duties, and contact person. I understand that falsification of any information on the application will be reason to deny my admission to the Medical Assistant program. Signature: Date: There is a nonrefundable application fee of $25.00 to be submitted with application. Equal Opportunity Notice The St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment, programs, and educational opportunities, including vocational education opportunities, without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, handicap or any other legally protected status.

3 Renee Langtry-Green Program Director Thomas R. Burns District Superintendent/Executive Officer Ronald Burke Assistant Superintendent for Instruction MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE Name: Please answer the following questions and return this questionnaire with your program application and fee to the Adult and Continuing Education Office. 1. Describe yourself. 2. Why do you want to be a medical assistant? 3. Have you ever had any experiences in the health care field? If so, please explain.

4 4. What is in your overall background that you believe will enable you to be successful as a Medical Assistant? 5. Are you able to handle multitasking? Please describe. 6. How much guidance do you need to complete projects or assignments? 7. Is there anything else that you would like the program to know about you?

5 MEDICAL ASSISTANT CAREER LADDER Medical Assistant Administrative Medical Assistant Clinical Medical The demand for medical assistants shows no sign of slowing, with growth of 31% predicted between 2010 and 2020 by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Medical assistants perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physicians. Job Placement/Employment Outlook Laboratories Hospitals Urgent care Private physician practice Clinics Ambulatory care centers Call centers Job Placement/Employment Outlook Women s healthcare or OB/GYN Family practice Internal medicine Chiropractic Ophthalmologist Acupuncture Correctional Facilities