Medical Assistant

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Program Description

Moraine Park’s Medical Assistant program prepares students to assist the doctor in a variety of clinical tasks. Students develop the skills to take medical histories, record vital signs, prepare patients for examination, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic laboratory tests, draw blood and instruct patients about medications or special diets. As graduates, these clinical tasks are performed under the supervision of a physician and vary according to state law.

Medical assistants may also perform administrative tasks such as billing and insurance, greeting patients on the phone and in person, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments and updating patient charts. The medical assistant profession is one of the fastest growing occupations.

The Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (CRB-AAMAE), CAAHEP, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL, 727-210-2350.

Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$16,847 $35,773

Approximate Costs

• $106 per credit (resident)
• $159 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

• Perform clerical functions, bookkeeping procedures, specimen collection, diagnostic testing and medical office operational functions.
• Prepare special accounting entries.
• Apply principles of medical asepsis.
• Process insurance claims.
• Provide patient care.
• Communicate effectively.
• Apply legal and ethical concepts.
• Instruct patients.
• Demonstrate professionalism in a healthcare setting.

Career Opportunities

• Medical Assistant
• Referral Specialist/Scheduler
• Lab Assistant
• Health Information Associate
• Patient Care Technician
• Patient Services Assistant
• Business Office Specialist

Entrance Scores

Admission Process

• Submit the college admission application.
• Submit the $30 one-time fee.
• Submit high school and other official college transcripts.
• Take the college assessment test (Accuplacer, ACT or other). The Accuplacer assessment can be taken at MPTC.
• Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (required for this program).
• Health Requirements need to be met and a Criminal Background Check is required.
• Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.