El Centro College Competency-Based Education Medical Assisting

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1 The Center for Allied Health and Nursing El Centro College Competency-Based Education Medical Assisting application - El Centro College offers a self-directed Competency-Based Education (CBE) Medical Assisting Program for individuals who have not previously completed traditional training in medical assisting. The CBE program is structured with online and hybrid (online and on-campus lab) courses which can be completed in less than one year. On campus lab hours will be available during the day, evening, and weekend for skills practice, tutoring, and check-offs. Upon completion of the program, a graduate would receive a Certificate of Completion and the opportunity to write the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credentialing examination governed by the American Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Upon receiving the CMA credential, the individual would be qualified to enter patient data into EHR systems. The El Centro College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (CRB-AAMAE). CAAHEP, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, Phone: , This information packet contains specific application guidelines and requirements. By submitting an application packet, an individual verifies that they 1) have read the packet thoroughly, 2) obtained all necessary documentation from designated website addresses, and 3) understand the policies and procedures for application and acceptance to the program. EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Educational opportunities are offered by El Centro College without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or sexual orientation. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION TO THE COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION IN MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM Eligibility requirements to apply to the CBE Medical Assisting program: Graduation from high school or successful completion of the General Education Diploma (GED) Application and current admission to a Dallas County Community college Meet with our academic advisor, Serina Davenport Currently employed in a physician s office or clinic with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in both the front office and back office Employment Verification form Completion of the two program prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C in each course ENGL 1301 Composition I SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication Submission of a complete application packet to the Health Occupations Admissions Office during a designated filing period. 1

2 A. General Admission Requirements to the College Applicants to the CBE Medical Assisting program must be a high school graduate or have earned the General Education Diploma (GED) prior to application. Applicants must meet college admission requirements for El Centro College as outlined in the official college catalog at All students applying or enrolled at a Dallas County Community college are required to submit their Social Security number to the Registrar s Office. Students who do not possess a Social Security number must complete a form obtained at the Registrar s Office. For more information, consult a Registrar/Admissions Office at any Dallas County Community college. Official College Transcripts Prior to application to a health occupations program, potential applicants must have submitted to the Registrar/Admissions Office at one of the seven Dallas County Community colleges official transcripts from all colleges and universities the applicant has attended. The transcripts must be current with the print date no earlier than three years prior to the applicant s anticipated admission to a health occupations program. If the official transcripts have not been submitted, the individual s application to a health occupations program will be voided. Initial Advisement Students who are beginning college for the first time or who need assistance with placement testing, or registration for prerequisite courses must visit with our academic advisor, Serina Davenport. Potential applicants should take this information packet with them to the advising session. B. Orientation A mandatory Orientation Session will be held in early January 2016 and August 2016 for students who are accepted to the program. Students should plan to be in attendance a minimum of 6 hours. C. Prerequisite Courses Applicants must complete the two (2) prerequisite courses listed below with a minimum grade of C in each course to submit an application to the CBE Medical Assisting program. Credit Hrs. ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 SPCH 1311* Introduction to Speech Communication 3 Total Prerequisite Credit Hours 6 * SPCH 1315 Public Speaking and SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication are also accepted for the speech prerequisite. 2

3 D. Evaluation of Previous Coursework To insure the transferability of courses completed at colleges and universities other than Dallas County Community colleges, potential applicants to health occupations programs should have their coursework evaluated by the Health Occupations Admissions Office at least one semester prior to the application deadline for their program of choice if possible. This procedure is especially important for students with coursework from colleges and universities outside the state of Texas. NOTE: Only ENGL 1301 and SPCH 1311/1315/1321 or their equivalent courses from regionally accredited colleges and universities will be considered for transfer toward the Medical Assisting program. The El Centro College Health Occupations Admissions Office and the Health and Legal Studies Division reserves the right to accept or reject any coursework completed at other colleges presented for transfer evaluation toward Health Occupations programs. For more information on requesting an Educational Plan, download the guidelines and Request for Educational Plan form under the Resources for Potential Applicants link at: Credit by Examination, CLEP, and Advanced Placement Credit Credit through CLEP, High School Advanced Placement Exams and Credit by Examination may be awarded for a limited number of courses toward Health Occupations programs. Advanced Placement ( AP ) credit for ENGL 1301 is acceptable if the credit appears on a college transcript as ENGL 1301 equivalency. A letter grade is not awarded for AP credit. Detailed information regarding Advanced Placement, CLEP, and Credit by Examination can be found under the Resources for Potential Applicants link at: E. Application Packet Submission READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Applicants must submit a complete application packet to the El Centro College Health Occupations Admissions Office either in person or by drop box or by mail on or before the application filing deadline. The CBE Medical Assisting program application materials must be submitted in a 9x12 inch envelope and include the following items to be considered complete and valid: 1. A completed CBE Medical Assisting Program Application form including the signed Statement of Students Responsibility form. 2. Advisement Verification form. 3. A photocopy of the student s high school diploma, high school transcript, or GED certificate. 4. The Employment Verification form (from this information packet) which is completed and signed by the physician or office manager which verifies the applicant s employment history at the facility and verifies the facility s consent to be the site for the applicant s final clinical experience for the MDCA 2361 course. 3

4 NOTE: Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that their current official transcripts from ALL PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (excluding Dallas County Community colleges) are submitted to a Registrar/Admissions Office at a Dallas County Community college prior to applying to an El Centro College health occupations program. Official transcripts must have a print date no earlier than three years of anticipated entry to a health occupations program. Submitting incomplete application materials will disqualify the application and the student will not be considered further in the application process. Students are advised to retain a photocopy of all materials submitted as their application packet. ONCE AN APPLICATION PACKET IS SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH OCCUPATIONS ADMISSIONS OFFICE, IT CANNOT BE RETRIEVED BY THE APPLICANT UNTIL AFTER THE FILING PERIOD ENDS. G. Application Filing Periods The CBE Medical Assisting program has two cohorts of students entering the program per year, spring and fall. The official application filing periods for each acceptance period are as follows: Official application filing period for the Spring 2016 (January 20 th, 2016) admission: November 1 December 31 Notification letters or s are sent by January 8, Official application filing period for the Fall 2016 (late August, 2016) admission: January 1 May 31, 2016 Notification letters or s are sent by July 1, Official application filing period for Spring 2017 semester (mid-january) admission: August 1 October 31, 2016 Notification letters are mailed by November 30, Complete application packets may be presented in person at the Health Occupations Admissions Office during regular hours of operation or submitted in the drop box adjacent to the office door. Mailed application packets must be postmarked no later than an application filing deadline date. NOTE: In the event that the last day of a filing period falls on a holiday or a Sunday when the college is closed or when the post office does not postmark mail, complete application packets may be presented to the El Centro College Health Occupations Admissions Office in person by 5:00 p.m. the next regular business day. To submit your application by mail, address your labeled envelope to: CBE Medical Assisting Admissions Health Occupations Admissions El Centro College 801 Main Street Dallas, Texas When submitting your application in person: bring your labeled envelope to: CBE Medical Assisting Admissions Health Occupations Admissions Room P-101 Center for Allied Health & Nursing (Paramount Building) 301 North Market Street Dallas TX

5 A student who applies during an official filing period and who receives an acceptance letter is required to return a confirmation form within a specified timeframe to verify their space in the class. Applications submitted during an official filing period are not held over to the next official filing period. Students who are not selected for admission the semester for which they apply or students who decline their acceptance for that semester must retrieve and resubmit their application packet by a specified date to reapply during the next application filing period. Late Application Filing Should any space remain in the Fall or Spring class after the initial selection procedure outlined above is completed, late applications will be entertained during the following timelines: Late Application filing for the Spring 2016 (if needed): January 1 January 8, 2016 Late Application filing for Fall spaces (if needed) June 1 July 31 Late Application filing for Spring spaces (if needed) November 1 December 31 Students selected from the late applicant pool will be notified of acceptance status via shortly after the late filing deadline. NOTE: Only applicants who are being offered a late space will be notified via ; all other late applications will be returned to the applicant for future submission. It should not be assumed that late application spaces will be available for every Medical Assisting fall or spring class. Program information packets are revised September 1 st of each year and also at other times throughout the academic year. Program guidelines are subject to change. Students are responsible for insuring they have the latest program information packet from the website below: Visit the Medical Assisting Program webpage at: Health Occupations Admissions Office webpage: Health Programs webpage: Like us on Facebook: 5

6 CURRICULUM OVERVIEW COMPETENCY-BASED MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM SPRING ENTRY TO THE PROGRAM PREREQUISITES Lec Lab Ext Cont Cr Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs ENGL 1301 Composition I SPCH 1311* Introduction to Speech Communication Total Prerequisite Hours SEMESTER I Spring (8 weeks) MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology MDCA 1409** Anatomy & Physiology for Medical Assistants Total Hours Semester I SEMESTER II Spring (8 weeks) HPRS 2231 General Health Professions Management MDCA 1443 Medical Insurance Total Hours Semester II SEMESTER III Summer (6 weeks) HITT 1301 Health Data Content and Structure MDCA 1421 Administrative Procedures Total Hours Semester III SEMESTER IV Fall (10 weeks) MDCA 1417 Procedures in a Clinical Setting HPRS Pharmacology for Health Professions Total Hours Semester IV SEMESTER V Fall (6 weeks) MDCA 1352 Medical Assisting Laboratory Procedures Total Hours Semester V SEMESTER VI Spring (4 weeks) MDCA 2361 Clinical Medical/Clinical Assisting MDCA 1154 Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review Total Hours Semester VI TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS = * SPCH 1315 Public Speaking and SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication are also accepted for the speech prerequisite. ** At the discretion of the Program Coordinator, the combination of SCIT 1407 and SCIT 1408 or the combination of BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 (if completed within five years of anticipated program start date) may be substituted for MDCA At the discretion of the Programs Coordinator, RNSG 1301 Pharmacology may be substituted for HPRS A minimum grade of C is required in all courses. MDCA 2361 Clinical Medical/Clinical Assisting is the Capstone experience for the Medical Assisting program. 6

7 CURRICULUM OVERVIEW COMPETENCY-BASED MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM FALL ENTRY TO THE PROGRAM PREREQUISITES Lec Lab Ext Cont Cr Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs ENGL 1301 Composition I SPCH 1311* Introduction to Speech Communication Total Prerequisite Hours SEMESTER I Fall (8 weeks) MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology MDCA 1409** Anatomy & Physiology for Medical Assistants Total Hours Semester I SEMESTER II Fall (8 weeks) HPRS 2231 General Health Professions Management MDCA 1443 Medical Insurance Total Hours Semester II SEMESTER IV Spring (10 weeks) MDCA 1417 Procedures in a Clinical Setting HPRS Pharmacology for Health Professions Total Hours Semester III SEMESTER V Spring (6 weeks) MDCA 1352 Medical Assisting Laboratory Procedures Total Hours Semester IV SEMESTER III Summer (6 weeks) HITT 1301 Health Data Content and Structure MDCA 1421 Administrative Procedures Total Hours Semester V SEMESTER VI Fall (4 weeks) MDCA 2361 Clinical Medical/Clinical Assisting MDCA 1154 Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review Total Hours Semester VI TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS = * SPCH 1315 Public Speaking and SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication are also accepted for the speech prerequisite. ** At the discretion of the Program Coordinator, the combination of SCIT 1407 and SCIT 1408 or the combination of BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 (if completed within five years of anticipated program start date) may be substituted for MDCA At the discretion of the Programs Coordinator, RNSG 1301 Pharmacology may be substituted for HPRS A minimum grade of C is required in all courses. MDCA 2361 Clinical Medical/Clinical Assisting is the Capstone experience for the Medical Assisting program. 7

8 MEDICAL ASSISTING PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Collect and process specimens. 2. Perform tests of body fluids and other substances. 3. Assist with examinations and office clinical procedures. 4. Perform and monitor quality control. 5. Perform preventive, corrective maintenance and inventory of equipment and supplies. 6, Apply principles of safety and patient confidentiality. 7. Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, other health care professionals, and the public. 8. Recognize the responsibilities of other health care professionals and interact with them with respect for their job and patient care. 9. Apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures. 10. Relate laboratory findings to common disease processes. 11. Establish and maintain continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Communicate effectively in written and spoken English. 2. Comprehend and respond to both formal and colloquial English, person-to-person, by telephone and/or in writing. 3. Appropriately assess non-verbal and verbal communication. 4. Serve as the custodian of the medical record. 5. Possess sufficient eye-motion coordination to allow delicate manipulations of specimens, instruments, and tools. 6. Grasp and release small objects and be able to twist and turn knobs. 7. Interact with insurance companies, collection agencies, and other third-party payers. 8. Perform administrative and computer skills. 9. Read medical charts, graphs, and instrument/read-out devices. 10. Lift and move objects of at least 20 pounds. 11. Follow oral and written directions. 12. Possess a sense of touch and temperature discrimination. 13. Have adequate hearing to perform correctly all administrative and clinical duties assigned. 14. Prioritize requests and work concurrently on multiple tasks. 15. Possess and apply mathematical skills. 16. Meet deadlines and work effectively under time constraints. 17. Maintain alertness and concentration during a normal work period. 18. Apply knowledge, skills, and values learned from coursework and life experiences to new situations. 19. Show respect for self and others. 20. Work safely with potential chemical, radiologic, and biologic hazards using universal precautions. 21. Project an image of confidence and professionalism, including appearance, dress, natural fingernails with no adornment, no visible tattoos or body piercing other than earlobes. 22. Possess psychological health required for full performance of duties and utilization of abilities. 23. Recognize emergency situations, and take appropriate actions. 24. Perform duties assigned within the scope of practice for a medical assistant. 8

9 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The Competency-Based-Education Medical Assisting Program admits a class of 20* students each Fall and Spring semester at El Centro College. * The El Centro College Health and Legal Studies Division reserves the right to make changes in program enrollment capacity 2. The Competency-Based Education Medical Assisting program is a full-time, online program comprised of skills labs. The skills labs will be available weekdays, evenings, and weekends for practice and check-offs as required. 3. Students enrolled in the CBE Medical Assisting program will complete the clinical experience their place of employment. 4. Some of the prerequisite for CBE Medical Assisting (ENGL 1301, SPCH 1311/1315/1321) are offered online. Students without prior experience with Internet courses should take the Smarter Measure Learning Readiness Indicator (READI) test to see if they are a good candidate for online learning. Go to and log in as a New User. The current User Name is choose el centro and the Password is student. 5. Students who have been convicted of a felony may not be eligible to write the CMA exam. Contact the American Association of Medical Assistants at for more information. 6. Graduates from the El Centro College CBE Medical Assisting program who wish to pursue the Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology will receive reciprocal credit for certain medical assisting courses toward Health Occupations Core Curriculum courses required in the Radiologic Technology program. The CBE Medical Assisting graduate must also have an LMRT (Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist) credential. Credit for the MDCA 1417 in the Medical Assisting program would be granted for the following HPRS courses: MDCA 1417 Procedures in a Clinical Setting HPRS 1204 Basic Health Professions Skills I HPRS 2210 Basic Health Professions Skills II 7. El Centro College students who are enrolled in 6 credit hours or more during a fall or spring semester and 3 credit hours or more during a summer semester are entitled to a free DART train/bus pass for that semester. DART passes are available two weeks after the semester begins. See the Cashier s Office for details. 8. Individuals who were first-time college freshman students in Fall 2007 or after are subject to the guidelines of section of the Texas Education Code which prohibits a student from dropping more than six (6) college level credit courses during their entire undergraduate career. For more information on the 6 Drop rule, see the official college catalog online at: 9

10 9. El Centro College charges a higher tuition rate for courses in which a student registers for the third or more times. The Third Attempt policy includes courses taken at any of the Dallas County Community colleges since the Fall 2002 semester. Developmental courses are not considered in this policy. For more information regarding the Third Attempt policy, please visit the following website: Students who are applying for Veteran Administration benefits through the financial aid office should request an Educational Plan from the Health Occupations Admissions Office. Contact the office at for more information. 11. Financial Aid Students should apply for Financial Aid Office well in advance of program application. Information on filing procedures and deadlines is found at The Health/Legal Studies Office located in Room P-712 at 301 North Market Street also has information regarding scholarships and other financial assistance for health occupations students. Contact the Health and Legal Studies Division at for more information. 12. Please visit the website below for links to professional organizations and other information regarding the medical assisting profession: Please contact the individuals below for assistance (physical addresses): Sandra Alexander, Program Coordinator Medical Assisting El Centro College/Paramount 301 North Market Street Dallas TX SAlexander@dcccd.edu Telephone: Jaquel Thomas, CBE Medical Assisting Health Occupations Admissions Office El Centro College/Paramount 301 North Market Street Dallas TX JDThomas@dcccd.edu Telephone: Serina Davenport Academic Advisor/Retention Specialist Health/Legal Studies Division Room P-202 El Centro College/Paramount 301 North Market Street Dallas, TX SMDavenport@dcccd.edu Telephone: The official mailing address for all application materials, transcripts, and correspondence is: CBE Medical Assisting Health Occupations Admissions Office El Centro College/Paramount 801 Main Street Dallas TX

11 ESTIMATED EXPENSES FOR THE CBE MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM Spring Entry * Dallas County Resident Out of County Texas Resident Out of State/ Country Resident PREREQUISITE COURSES Tuition (6 credit hours) $ $ $ Textbooks Total $ $ $ 1, SEMESTERS I & II (Spring) Tuition (13 credit hours) $ $ $ 1, Textbooks Professional Liability Insurance ** Total Semester I $ 1, $ 1, $ 2, SEMESTER III (Summer) Tuition (7 credit hours) $ $ $ 1, Textbooks Total Semester II $ $ $ 1, SEMESTERS IV & V (Fall) Tuition (10 credit hours) $ $ 1, $ 1, Textbooks Professional Liability Insurance ** Total Semester III $ $ 1, $ 1, SEMESTER IV (Fall) Tuition ( 4 credit hours) $ $ $ Textbooks $ $ $ TOTAL ESTIMATED PROGRAM EXPENSE $ 3, $ 5, $ 7, * Tuition and other fees are subject to change. See official catalog for tuition table. Tuition above is current for January ** Liability insurance is assessed each fall at $11.70 to cover fall, spring, and summer semesters. For a spring entry to the program, liability insurance is prorated at $8.00 which covers spring and summer semesters. See Accounting Office for Tuition Payment Plan option. Other costs to consider: Transportation and Parking Fees to El Centro and clinical sites. 11

12 Competency-Based Education Medical Assisting Program Advisement Verification Form STUDENT INFORMATION (Please Print) Student Name: Social Security Number/Student ID: Date: Phone: Address: street city state zip List requirements that have been met: ENGL Composition I SPCH Introduction to Speech Communication Front Office Experience Back Office Experience ADVISEMENT VERIFICATION by CBE Medical Assisting Advisor The advisor has discussed with me the program requirements and enrollment practices. Should I have any additional questions prior to orientation, I am to contact the program director. Student: Print Name Date Signature Advisor: Print name Date Signature 12

13 COMPENTENCY-BASED EDUCATION MEDICAL ASSISTING EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM (to be completed by the Healthcare Facility Manager or Directing Physician) Name of Employee SSN# XXX XX - Employment position Date of Hire Healthcare Facility Address City/State/Zip Phone Fax Employee s primary duties (please list all that apply): I verify that the above information is accurate in regard to this individual s application to the El Centro College Competency-Based Education Medical Assisting program. By affixing my signature as an agent of, I verify that the facility consents to serve as the clinical education facility for MDCA 2361 Clinical, the final course of the program, in which his/her front office and back office skills proficiency will be evaluated. Name (please print) Date Position at the Facility Signature Telephone 13

14 EL CENTRO COLLEGE COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION MEDICAL ASSISTING APPLICATION PLEASE PRINT: SOCIAL SECURITY NO. / / STUDENT ID NO. NAME Last First MI Maiden/Other ADDRESS Number and Street Apartment Number City State Zip Code PHONE Home Cell/Other I completed my Medical Assisting training MONTH / YEAR at NAME OF TRAINING FACILITY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE? Yes No GED? Yes No LIST ALL PREVIOUS COLLEGES ATTENDED FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT, INCLUDING ANY DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGES. (Transcripts must be on file in the Registrar s Office.) I wish to apply to the CBE Medical Assisting program for the (Fall or Spring) 20 semester. I understand that submitting this application to the CBE Medical Assisting program is the first step to determine my eligibility to enter the program. I certify that the information given on this application is complete and accurate. Applicant s Signature Date Educational opportunities are offered by El Centro College without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, disability or sexual orientation. 14

15 STATEMENT OF STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY Review and initial each section as verification that you have read and understand this information: I acknowledge that this information packet contains policies, regulations, and procedures in existence at the time this publication went to press. I also acknowledge that the El Centro College reserves the right to make changes at any time to reflect current Board policies, administrative regulations and procedures, and applicable State and Federal regulations. Furthermore, I understand that this packet is for information purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant, student, or faculty member and El Centro College. I have read and understand the admission process for the Competency-Based Education (CBE) Medical Assisting program which has a limited number of spaces available. I understand that successful completion of prerequisite courses and/or submission of complete application packet materials does not guarantee acceptance to the CBE Medical Assisting program. I accept full responsibility for submitting a complete CBE Medical Assisting application packet prior to or by the designated application filing deadline and understand incomplete materials will disqualify my application. I also accept the responsibility of informing the El Centro College Health Occupations Admissions Office of any change in my status, address, telephone number, or other information that would affect my application status. I understand that I must submit all of my current official transcripts (other than for Dallas County Community colleges) to the Registrar s Office at El Centro College or one of the other Dallas County Community colleges prior to applying to an El Centro College health occupations program and that failure to do so will void my application to the program. Applicant s Signature Date 15