Medical Assisting Program
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette
PROGRAM OVERVIEW & APPLICATION PROCESS
2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Program Philosophy ....................................................................................................................... 1
PROGRAM OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................. 2
MEDICAL ASSISTING ACCREDIDATION STATEMENT....................................................... 3
WHAT IS A MEDICAL ASSISTANT?......................................................................................... 4
CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................... 5
RECOMMENDED TECHNICAL ABILITIES .............................................................................. 5
ADMINISTRATIVE................................................................................................................... 5
LAB............................................................................................................................................. 6
CLINICAL .................................................................................................................................. 6
TEACHING FACILITIES .............................................................................................................. 7
MEDICAL ASSISTING ADMISSION PROCEDURE ................................................................. 8
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION TO THE COLLEGE....................................................... 8
APPLICATION TO THE MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM .............................................. 8
TRANSFER POLICY................................................................................................................... 11
STATEMENT OF MATH COMPETENCY REQUIRMENT FOR TECHNICAL
CERTIFICATE ............................................................................................................................. 11
ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................. 12
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT .................................................................................. 12
FINANCIAL AID ......................................................................................................................... 13
VIRTUAL LIBRARY................................................................................................................... 13
CLASS ADAPTATION FOR DISABILITIES............................................................................. 13
DISABILITY SERVICES............................................................................................................. 14
MEDICAL ASSISTING ...................................................................................................................
GENERALIST - CMA TRACK TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE^ ........................................... 15
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE ......................................................................... 16
INSURANCE CODING TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE ......................................................... 17
INSURANCE CODING CAREER CERTIFICATE ................................................................ 18
PHLEBOTOMY SPECIALTY TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE^ ............................................. 19
PHLEBOTOMY SPECIALTY CAREER CERTIFICATE...................................................... 20
ADMINISTRATIVE CONCENTRATION TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
21
NOTIFICATION TO HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENTS DRUG TESTING CRIMINAL
BACKGROUND CHECKS.......................................................................................................... 22
ACCREDITING BODIES ............................................................................................................ 23
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PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
The faculty strives to provide a positive, challenging, and supportive environment in
which students are able to develop the skills necessary to succeed as medical assistants. Medical
assisting faculty believes that the learning process is a shared responsibility between the faculty
and student. The faculty lays the foundation for learning and the student exhibits the study
habits and attitude conducive to learning.
The medical assisting faculty is committed to providing students with a broad base of
knowledge utilizing the most current technology and facilities available. In keeping with this
philosophy, faculty members continually seek opportunities for professional development,
certifications, and internships. In addition to providing students with the necessary clinical and
administrative skills, emphasis is placed on the importance of treating all patients with
compassion, empathy and tolerance.
“Resolve to be tender with the young
Compassionate with the aged
Sympathetic with the striving
Tolerant with the weak and wrong
Because sometime in your life you will have been all of these”
- Anonymous
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Lafayette campus of Ivy Tech Community College. The Medical
Assisting Program was established in 1971-72, early in the history of Ivy Tech in Lafayette. The
purpose of the Medical Assisting program is to educate professional Medical Assistants,
consistent with College and accreditation standards. The program continually seeks input from
employers of recent graduates, recent graduates and other alumni, advisory committee members,
and other interested parties. Since 1972, the program has undergone a number of curriculum
changes in order to keep up with the changes in the practice of Medical Assisting, to meet the
requirements for accreditation by the American Association for Medical Assistants (AAMA), and
to incorporate improved general education and technical courses at the College.
The current curriculum offers several options. There is a 48 credit Technical CertificateCMA Track and (TC - Generalist) program, which can be completed in 12 months if a full-time
load, is desired, or in a longer period of time if a part-time load is desired. The graduate of the
48-credit program is eligible to sit for the certification exam offered by the AAMA. The
successful exam candidate will be awarded the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential a
nationally- recognized credential. The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded to TC
graduates who complete an additional 15 credit hours in advanced Medical Assisting and General
Education. There is a 31-credit Technical Certificate track (TC - Administrative) that focuses on
the "front office" or administrative aspect of medical assisting. The department also offers
Career Certificates and Technical Certificates in Phlebotomy, and starting with the fall of 2003,
Insurance Coding. Graduates of the administrative TC and Career Certificates curriculums are
not eligible to sit for the CMA exam.
If you are not certain which of the curriculum tracks is right for you, please make an
appointment to discuss these options with the Medical Assisting Program Chair by calling
269-5720 or 800-669-4882 and ask for extension 5720.
Cindy A. Bolinger, AAS, MA
Medical Assisting Program Chair
Cindy A. Abel, BS, CMA, PBT (ASCP)
Medical Assisting Clinical Instructor
Christine Yetman, AAS, CMA
Medical Assisting Faculty
Jolene Miller, MS, RRT
School of Health Sciences Chair
School of Health Sciences Office
765-269-5234 (office)
765-269-5206 (office)
765-269-5219 (office)
765-269-5720
800-669-4882 ext. 5720
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MEDICAL ASSISTING ACCREDIDATION STATEMENT
Ivy Tech Community College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on
accreditation of Allied Health Programs upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review
Board of the American Association of Medical Assisting Endowment.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1575
Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 228-2262
Graduates of the GEN-TC are prepared to take the national exam to become a Certified Medical
Assisting (CMA). The American Association of Medical Assisting Certifying Board (AAMA
CB) awards the CMA credential after successful completion of the exam. The Commission of
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), in collaboration with the
Curriculum Review Board (CRB) of the AAMA Endowment (a committee on accreditation of
CAAHEP), accredits medical assisting programs.
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WHAT IS A MEDICAL ASSISTANT?
A Medical Assistant is a professional, multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in
patient care management, primarily in a physician's office or in an ambulatory clinical setting.
Certified Medical Assistants are the most versatile professionals in the healthcare society. A
medical assistant serving in the office or clinical setting may be responsible for taking patients'
histories, preparing patients for examinations, assisting the physician with procedures, or
performing related procedures within their scope of training. Also, a medical assistant may be
responsible for sterilizing and packaging equipment used in the clinical setting, and for preparing
the clinical rooms for the next patient.
A medical assistant may be responsible for performing certain laboratory duties such as
phlebotomy, cultures, and various laboratory tests that may be ordered by the physician for the
patient. Medical assistants perform these laboratory tests while under the supervision of the
appropriate lab personnel, and must observe all safety and technical standards.
A medical assistant may choose to work in the administrative setting of a physician's
office or clinic. This area entails billing, filing, bookkeeping, transcription, patient scheduling,
receptionist duties, and insurance filing. Many medical assistants function in a role combining
both clinical and administrative duties.
Applicants to the Medical Assisting Program need to enjoy working with people, and
should have a caring attitude for others. A medical assistant must work quickly, yet accurately,
in the tasks assigned, remaining calm while under stress and in emergency situations. A medical
assistant must have a strong commitment to both patients and physicians, have physical stamina,
and be thorough in completing the details of each task assigned.
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CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS
To sit for the AAMA Certification exam you will be asked the following question:
Have you ever been found guilty of a felony, or pleaded guilty to a felony?
Individuals who answer yes to this question are not eligible to take the CMA Exam.
However, the Certifying Board may grant a waiver based upon mitigating circumstances, which
may include, but need not be limited to, the following:
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The age at which the crime was committed
The circumstances surrounding the crime
The nature of the crime committed
The length of time since the conviction
The individual’s criminal history since the conviction
The individual’s current employment references
The individual’s character references
Other evidence demonstrating the ability of the individual to perform the professional
responsibilities competently, and evidence that the individual does not pose a threat to
the health or safety of patients
If you wish to request that the Certifying Board permit you to take the test, submit written
evidence with this application of mitigating circumstances, which, in your opinion, demonstrate
that your felony conviction or plea should not prevent you from taking the CMA Certification
Exam.
RECOMMENDED TECHNICAL ABILITIES
Applicants are advised to carefully read the following description of recommended
technical abilities for the Medical Assisting program. Applicants are not required to demonstrate
their own technical abilities, but they are listed here to give applicants an understanding of the
normal physical activity required within the program. Applicants who have questions about
these statements, or those who wish to seek accommodation for their unique technical ability
limitations are encouraged to make an appointment with the program chair EARLY in the
application process. The faculty, staff and administration of the College will work together with
applicants to respond to all reasonable requests for accommodation. (Please see form on page
20.)
ADMINISTRATIVE
1.
2.
3.
4.
Normal vision and hearing with or without correction.
Control emotions when working with people.
Perform under stress situations.
Communicate in a rational and concise manner in writing and orally.
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5.
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9.
Demonstrate fine motor hand skills with visual dexterity with eye/hand
coordination (must be able to perform said skills in: typing, computer usage or
numerical computation).
Stand, sit, or combination of standing and sitting for long periods of time.
Use critical thinking skills needed to handle situation.
Perform duties with minimal supervision.
Relate to patient and patient's needs.
LAB
1.
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7.
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Work quickly and accurately under stressful and fast paced conditions.
Visual acuity to perform microscopic tasks (urinalyses, hematology and other
microscopic procedures).
Visual acuity to read small print, gauges, and color vision for lab interpretations.
Demonstrate fine motor dexterity of fingers and hands to perform a variety of lab
tasks.
Communicate accurately with both verbal and written skills.
React with controlled emotions in emergency situations.
Relate to patient and patient's needs.
Demonstrate fine motor dexterity of fingers and hands in using needles, and
performing venipuncture.
Work with minimal supervision.
CLINICAL
1.
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9.
Demonstrate fine motor hand skills and digit dexterity.
Visual acuity to see small print, gauges, and color vision to distinguish lab tests.
Acute hearing to hear muffled sounds and other sounds by using a
stethoscope.
Work under stress and at a fast pace.
React quickly to emergency situations and control emotions.
Relate orally and with written clarity to individuals of different social and
professional levels.
Use critical thinking skills needed to handle certain situations.
Relate to patient and patient's needs.
Work with minimal supervision.
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TEACHING FACILITIES
All facilities and resources of Ivy Tech Community College - Lafayette are available to
medical assisting students. Students may use the college library (including inter-library loan and
on-line services), the Open Computer Lab, the Learning Resource Center, Student Services, and
other
academic services.
Courses are taught primarily in the IVY Hall building. All courses are taught by faculty
members who have the appropriate degrees and credentials. Courses, with the exception of the
externships, are taught in lecture and laboratory classrooms at the College. All laboratory
classrooms have the most current equipment and supplies so as to realistically portray an actual
medical office.
The clinical and administrative externship courses are very important elements of the
Medical Assisting Curriculum. Students are placed in medical facilities, such as physicians'
offices or clinics, within the regional area. While in externship, the student is supervised by the
medical office staff and the faculty of the Medical Assisting Program. Students enrolled in the
Generalist program, must have completed all pre-requisite or foundation courses prior to being
assigned to an externship site. A requirement to progress to the externship courses (MEA 120 &
121) is successful completion of prior MEA courses with a grade of “C” or better. The
externships are scheduled within the same semester. The program maintains appropriate and
updated clinical affiliation agreements with the externship sites, and informs the students and
sites of the rules, guidelines, and expectations for student learning during the externship.
Students do not receive remuneration for the externship experience.
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MEDICAL ASSISTING ADMISSION PROCEDURE
ACCEPTANCE TO THE COLLEGE DOES NOT
GUARANTEE
YOUR ADMISSION
TO THE PROGRAM!
It is very important that you carefully read and follow this guide concerning the
admissions/applications process. It is your responsibility to become familiar with the
information and seek advisement as needed.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION TO THE COLLEGE
STEP 1
Complete the admissions application and return it to the Office of Admissions in the
postage paid envelope provided in the admissions package, or in person.
STEP 2
Take the College placement test, COMPASS. Contact the Office of Admissions to
reserve a seat in a testing session and to obtain a sample test booklet. If you have previously
attended an accredited college, your transcript(s) will need to be reviewed before you schedule
testing. If you have taken the SAT or ACT, your scores may be considered for waiving of the
COMPASS test.
APPLICATION TO THE MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM
STEP 3
Complete the transcript request card, also provided, and mail it to your high school. The
high school must send an official copy of your transcript to the Office of Admissions. If you
received a GED, complete the transcript request card and mail it to the site, which has your GED
scores.
STEP 4 If you have previously attended an accredited college(s), obtain additional transcript
request cards from the Office of Admission. Complete and mail, with any applicable fees, to the
college(s) attended.
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STEP 5
The above steps should be completed at least three weeks prior to the start of
classes. We suggest making an appointment with an academic advisor to assist with successful
completion of the admissions steps. Contact the School of Health Sciences at 765-772-9203 or
within Indiana1-800-669-4882, ext 203 to schedule an appointment.
Applicants to the Medical Assisting Program may begin taking courses after completing
the COMPASS test. Academic Skills Advancement (ASA) courses will be required if low
placement test scores warrant. At this point in the application process, applicants would be
accepted into the General Studies (GNS) Program. While in the GNS program, students may
receive financial aid, and are considered degree-seeking students. Students may also take
additional, non-ASA courses, if they meet the prerequisites for those courses. Students are
advised to take courses according to the recommendations for GNS students who are pursuing
admission to Health and Human Services programs. Admission into the GNS program, and
completion of ASA, general education, or general health courses does not guarantee that the
applicant will be accepted into the Medical Assisting Program.
STEP 6
Make an appointment with the Medical Assisting Program Chair if no ASA classes are
needed, or the Division Academic Advisor until all ASA classes are completed. At this
appointment, the applicant may be given additional forms, which must be completed prior to
acceptance into the program or clinical courses. The program chair will also give the applicant
any additional information about the program, which she deems necessary, and give the applicant
an opportunity to ask questions about the program.
You are encouraged to complete the application process 6 weeks prior to the semester for
which you are applying. Only students who have completed the process will be considered for
acceptance into the Medical Assisting program. All files and steps must be completed before the
applicant can be accepted as a medical assisting student.
A completed application file and process includes:
1. Completed and signed College application form for the Medical Assisting Program.
2. Up-to-date official copy of high school or college transcripts, or GED.
3. Copy of COMPASS scores.
4. Meeting with program chair, and completion of any additional forms as required as a
result of that meeting.
Applicants completing the process after February 1 will be considered only if space
allows. Applications will be reviewed continuously from February 1 until the program is full.
Review of additional applications after the program is full will occur prior to Summer, Fall and
Spring semesters for the purpose of academic advising. Students not selected for admission for
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the year in which they apply can keep their file active by contacting the School of Health
Sciences office, and indicating their desire to continue to seek admission to the program for the
next available opening. Files will be maintained for one year following application. After that
time files become inactive, unless applicant makes notification of continued interest to the
School of Health Sciences.
It may be necessary to limit enrollment in the Medical Assisting Program due to
externship availability. If there are fewer externship sites available than qualified applicants, a
selective admission process will be used.
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Overall GPA
Highest grades received for general education courses required in the Medical
Assisting curriculum.
It is highly recommended, although not required, that applicants to the Medical Assisting
Program complete some general education and broad technical courses prior to beginning the
technical core sequence. This enables the student to reduce the heavy academic load, which
would be necessary if all courses were taken as, scheduled. The applicant needs to be aware that
18 credit hours are required in fall and spring semesters in the first year of the Technical
Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree curricula. This is a heavier academic load
than many students can manage. By taking a few of the courses before beginning the technical
core sequence, the student can significantly reduce their academic load. Full-time is considered
12 credits, but you may opt to complete the General Ed and AAS in four semesters by taking 18
credits both Fall and Spring. AAS students can take 15 credits the last semester. Part-time
students will be advised to take General Ed and Administrative courses first.
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TRANSFER POLICY
Transfer students from other Medical Assisting Programs, including those at other Ivy Tech
campuses, may be admitted on a space-available basis and must submit all college transcripts, course
descriptions, and notarized copies of original records describing the level and content of clinical
competency. A written recommendation from the current Program Chair of the program from which
the applicant is transferring is requested. All transferring students must comply with the current
requirements for graduation. Placement in the program will be determined by competency and
equivalency testing by the Ivy Tech Medical Assisting Program faculty.
Students may request a transfer of general education or broad technical courses (ie, Medical
Terminology and Medical Law and Ethics), if the course is less than 10 years old, the student earned
a grade of "C" or higher, and the college at which the course was taken is accredited by a regional
accreditation association (for this area, the North Central Association [NCA]). The student and
academic advisor must complete a request for transfer form, and a copy of the appropriate college
transcript must be submitted to the Dean of Academic Affairs for approval. A course description
from the appropriate college catalog may also be required. The course content of the course for
which transfer is requested must be very similar to the content of the required Ivy Tech course. Only
courses required for the Ivy Tech degree or certificate will be transferred. It is the student's
responsibility to initiate a request for transfer of credit, and to supply the needed transcript and
course descriptions (if required).
STATEMENT OF MATH COMPETENCY REQUIRMENT FOR
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
Students who are seeking a Technical Certificate must demonstrate math competency at the
MAT 050 level or higher. This may be accomplished by one of three ways:
Take the COMPASS test and score at a level recommended for enrollment in MAT 111
or MAT 112 or higher (ready for program-level math courses).
Demonstrate math scores on the SAT or ACT test that waive COMPASS testing for math
at Ivy Tech (SAT or ACT test must have been taken within the last four years).
Take MAT 050, and achieve a passing grad (D or higher). (Students must also take and
pass any required prerequisite math courses for MAT 050 with a grade of C or better.) A
grad of C or higher in MAT 050 is required for a student to enroll in MAT 111 or
MAT 112.
Students pursing a Technical Certificate must demonstrate math competency in order to graduate
from the program. Failure to establish competency in math at the MAT 050 level may result in
the student not graduating or receiving the Technical Certificate. MAT 050 may be prerequisite
for general education or professional/technical care classes in the Technical Certificate.
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ASSESSMENT
Ivy Tech Community College is committed to graduating students who have the
appropriate technical and general education skills. Each approved technical program in the
College annually assesses its program graduates for technical competence. As all graduates are to
be assessed for technical competence, students are expected to participate in assessment activities
as required by their program. General Education skills are assessed through an authentic
assessment project that uses work submitted by students as a part of their regular course
requirements.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT
Academic dishonesty is not acceptable and it will not be tolerated. Several penalties
should be expected by those who participate in cheating. Please refer to the Student Handbook
policy on Academic Dishonesty.
COSTS
$91.30 per credit hour
OUT-OF-STATE
$5,751.90
63 credits
$4,382.40
48 credits
$2,739.00
30 credits
$185.75 per credit hour
$11,702.25
$8,916.00
$5,572.50
*Books/Supplies
*Uniforms/Supplies
*Technology Fees
*Lab Fees: Per
Clinical I-II, PBT,
Lab Techniques
$ 800.00
$ 350.00
$ 40.00
$ 125.00
Estimated Costs
Estimated Costs
Estimated Costs
Estimated Costs
$ 800.00
$ 350.00
$ 40.00
$ 125.00
TOTALS: INSTATE 63 credits
TOTALS: INSTATE 48 credits
TOTALS: INSTATE 30 credits
$7,066.90
TOTALS: OUT-OFSTATE 63 credits
TOTALS: OUT-OFSTATE 48 credits
TOTALS: OUT-OFSTATE 30 credits
$13,017.25
IN-STATE
63 credits
48 credits
30 credits
$5,697.40
$4,054.00
$10,231.00
$ 6,887.50
*Fees are subject to change, and estimates for books, supplies and uniforms are approximate.
Students must also obtain, at their own expense, a physical examination using the Ivy
Tech Health Form including a TB test and other required labs or vaccines, a dental examination,
the Hepatitis B vaccine series, CPR certification at professional level (American Red Cross or
American Heart Association), and transportation to the clinical facilities.
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FINANCIAL AID
Ivy Tech Community College offers a variety of financial aid programs to students who
need assistance to continue their education. The College Financial Aid Office administers most
programs for federal, state, and institutional air under specific policies and guidelines. Eligibility
for most financial aid at the College is based upon the student's demonstrated financial need.
Students can apply for financial aid and scholarships through the Financial Aid Office
located on the first floor of Ivy Hall. Counselors are available to assist you in completing the
financial aid forms and answer questions that may arise during this process.
You should first meet with a financial aid counselor before dropping or adding courses
during the semester because it could potentially affect your funding. Please refer to the Student
Handbook, page 106-108 for further information.
VIRTUAL LIBRARY
The Ivy Tech Virtual Library is available to student’s on- and off- campus, offering full-text
journals and books and other resources essential for course assignments. Go to
http://www.ivytech.edu/library and choose the Virtual Library link for your campus.
CLASS ADAPTATION FOR DISABILITIES
If course adaptation or accommodation is needed because of a disability, if a student has
emergency medical information to share or if special arrangements are needed in case the
building must be evacuated, please fill out the form on the next page and make an appointment
with the department head as soon as possible.
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INQUIRY FORM
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISABILITY SERVICES
If you have a disability and would like information about services, accommodations, or access,
we invite you to complete this form and return it to Disability Services.
You must contact and/or visit Disability Services if you are requesting specific services or
academic accommodations. No action will be taken on your behalf without your specific
request.
Date ______________200_
Term of Entry__________
New/Returning
Name_______________________________________ SS#________________________
(last)
(first)
(m.i.)
Street_______________________________________ City_______________________
State ___________________ Zip_________________ Phone_____________________
Program___________________________ TC____AS___AAS___ Courses Only______
Would you like Ivy Tech to assist you in coordinating accommodations related to a disability?
_____Yes _____NO
If yes, please complete this form and return it to the Special Services/Adult Re-Entry Coordinator
in the Office of Admissions, Room 1138 in the Ivy Hall Building at 3101 S. Creasy Lane.
MEDICAL ASSISTING – GENERALIST
CMA TRACK
A Three-Semester - Technical Certificate
COURSE NO.
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
GRADE
SEM TAKEN
SEMESTER 1
HHS 101*
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
3
MEA 107*
ADMINISTRATIVE I
3
MEA 108*
ADMINISTRATIVE II
3
MEA 238*
CLINICAL I
3
ANP 101**
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
3
SEMESTER 2
MEA 218*
PHARMACOLOGY
3
MEA 219*
MED ASST. LAB TECH
3
MEA 207*
INTEGRATED MED OFFICE SYS
3
MEA 137*
M. A. INSURANCE
3
MEA 239*
CLINICAL II
3
ANP 102**
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
3
SEMESTER 3
MEA 258*
MED ASST. CLIN EXTERN
3
MEA 259*
MED ASST. ADMIN EXTERN.
3
ENG / COM*
ENGLISH / COMMUNICATION
ELECTIVE
3
ELECTIVE*
SOCIAL SCIENCE / SCIENCE /
MATH / HUMANITIES
3
CURRICULUM IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION
*PRE-REQUISITE REQUIRED:
**Proof of appropriate, current CPR certification (American Red Cross; Professional Rescuer or American
Heart Association; Health Care Provider) prior to externship semester.
**Externships will only be approved after the completion of semesters 1 & 2, MEA courses, with a “C” or
better.
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Medical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science Degree Program
COURSE
NO.
COURSE TITLE
CREDI
T
ENG 111*
3
ENG / COM*
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
or
ENGLISH / COMMUNICATION ELECTIVE
MEA 242*
DISEASE CONDITIONS
3
MEA XXX**
ADVANCED CLINICAL ELECTIVE
3
MEA XXX**
ADVANANCED ADMINISTRATIVE
ELECTIVE
3
MAT XXX*
MATH ELECTIVE
3
GRAD
E
SEM
TAKEN
CURRICULUM IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION
*PRE-REQUISITE REQUIRED:
**Advanced Electives must be at the 200 course level from MEA Program Chair list
**Proof of appropriate, current CPR certification may be used in lieu of HHS 104 (American Red Cross;
Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association; Health Care Provider)
REV. 06/07
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MEDICAL ASSISTING
A Three-Semester Technical Certificate
PHYSICIAN OFFICE INSURANCE CODING CONCENTRATION
COURSE NO.
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
*COM / ENG
COMMUNICATION / ENGLISH ELECTIVE
3
*ANP 101
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
3
*ANP 102
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
3
IVY XXX
LIFE SKILL ELECTIVE
1
TECHNICAL COURSES
*HHS 101
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
3
SPECIALTY
*MEA 107
*MEA 108
*MEA 137
ADMINISTRATIVE I
3
ADMINISTRATIVE II
3
M.A. INSURANCE w/COMP. APPLICATION
3
*MEA 213
ADVANCED INSURANCE
3
*MEA 215
ADVANCED TERMINOLOGY
3
*MEA 220
ADV. INSURANCE CLAIMS PROCESS
3
CURRICULUM IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION
*PRE-REQUISITE REQUIRED:
REV. 06/07
17
GRADE
SEM
MEDICAL ASSISTING
A Two-Semester Career Certificate
PHYSICIAN OFFICE INSURANCE CODING CONCENTRATION
COURSE NO.
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
*ENG / COM
ENGLISH / COMMUNICATION
ELECTIVE
3
TECHNICAL COURSES
*HHS 101
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
3
*MEA 137
M.A. INSURANCE w/COMP.
APPLICATION
3
SPECIALTY
*MEA 213
ADVANCED INSURANCE
3
*MEA 215
ADVANCED TERMINOLOGY
3
CURRICULUM IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION
*PRE-REQUISITE REQUIRED:
REV. 06/07
18
GRADE
SEM
MEDICAL ASSISTING
A Three-Semester Technical Certificate
PHLEBOTOMY CONCENTRATION
COURSE NO.
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
GRADE
SEM
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
IVY XXX
LIFESKILL ELECTIVE
1
ANP 101**
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
3
ANP 102**
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
3
*COM / ENG
COMMUNICATION / ENGLISH ELECTIVE
3
*ELECTIVE
SOCIAL
SCIENCE
3
HUMANITIES
MATH
SCIENCE
TECHNICAL COURSES
HHS 101
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
3
SPECIALTY
*MEA 219^
MEDICAL ASSISTING LAB TECHNIQUES
3
*MEA 242
DISEASE CONDITIONS
3
*MEA 215
ADVANCED TERMINOLOGY
3
*MEA 212^
PHLEBOTOMY
3
*MEA 257
PHLEBOTOMY EXTERNSHIP
3
CURRICULUM IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION
*PRE-REQUISITE REQUIRED:
**Proof of appropriate, current CPR certification may be used in lieu of HHS 104 (American Red
Cross; Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association; Health Care Provider)
**Externships will only be approved after the completion of MEA courses, with a “C” or
better.
^MEA 212 & 219 may NOT be taken in the same semester.
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MEDICAL ASSISTING
Two-Semester Career Certificate
PHLEBOTOMY CONCENTRATION
COURSE TITLE
COURSE NO.
CREDITS
GRADE
SEM
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
*COM / ENG
IVY XXX
COMMUNICATION / ENGLISH ELECTIVE
3
LIFESKILL ELECTIVE
1
TECHNICAL COURSES
HHS 101
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
3
SPECIALTY
*MEA 219^
LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
3
*MEA 212^
PHLEBOTOMY
3
*MEA 257
PHLEBOTOMY EXTERNSHIP
3
CURRICULUM IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION
*PRE-REQUISITE REQUIRED:
**Proof of appropriate, current CPR certification may be used in lieu of HHS 104 (American Red
Cross; Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association; Health Care Provider)
**Externships will only be approved after the completion of MEA courses, with a “C” or better.
^MEA 212 & 219 may NOT be taken in the same semester
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MEDICAL ASSISTING
A Three-Semester Technical Certificate
ADMINISTRATIVE CONCENTRATION
COURSE NO.
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
*COM / ENG
COMMUNICATION / ENGLISH ELECTIVE
3
*ANP 101
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
3
*ANP 102
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
3
IVY XXX
LIFE SKILL ELECTIVE
1
TECHNICAL COURSES
*HHS 101
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
3
SPECIALTY
*MEA 107
ADMINISTRATIVE I
3
*MEA 108
ADMINISTRATIVE II
3
*MEA 227
MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT
3
*MEA 137
M.A. INSURANCE w/COMP.
3
*MEA 207
INTEGRATED MED OFFICE SYST.
3
*MEA 215
*MEA 242
ADVANCED MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
or
DISEASE CONDITIONS
*PRE-REQUISITE REQUIRED:
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3
3
GRADE
SEM
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE – LAFAYETTE
NOTIFICATION TO HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENTS DRUG TESTING
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
October 27, 2003
Drug testing and criminal background checks may be required for clinical, practicum, externship,
or internship courses. Results of this testing could impact your ability to participate in the
activities. Many health care employers now require negative results from drug testing and
criminal background checks before employment. Our clinical affiliate institutions may require
that students also meet that requirement before participating in patient care or observation of
patient care. In the event that you are required to submit to one or to both, you will have to bear
the cost of the test/check.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Ivy Tech Community College provides open admission, degree credit programs, courses
and community service offerings, and student support services for all persons regardless of race,
color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age or veteran status.
Persons who believe they may have been discriminated against should contact the campus
affirmative action officer or the Office of Student Services.
BOOKLET DISCLAIMER
This booklet is intended to supply accurate information to the reader. The College
reserves the right to change the Program and course requirements; however, every effort will be
made to inform students of any program changes. This handout and its provisions are not in any
way a contract between an applicant and the College.
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ACCREDITING BODIES
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone 727-210-2350, Fax 727-210-2354
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Phone 312-263-0456, Fax 312-263-7462
American Association of Medical Assistants’ Endowment
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1575
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone 1-800-228-2262, Fax 312-899-1259
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