Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Program Essential Functions
All students must be able to perform the essential functions of the curriculum. In addition to the general admission criteria required by the college, medical assistant students must be able to:

• Use digital fine motor skills with both hands continually throughout the day.
• See clearly enough to read hand-written and computer-generated communications.
• Work standing on their feet for the majority of the day.
• Walk to and from patient service areas for the majority of the day.
• Help patients in and out of phlebotomy and/or examination chairs and tables.
• Write and speak to patients and staff effectively.
• Interact appropriately with patients, physicians, peers and supervisor.
• Use good judgment to seek assistance when needed.
• Lift a minimum of 25 pounds unassisted.
• Apply safety and infection control standards learned in the program to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and self.

Program Mission
The mission of the Medical Assistant Program at Moraine Valley Community College is to provide an environment that provides the academic, social, and ethical setting that will enable each student to achieve entry into a medical assistant career.

Program Goals

1. Provide the cognitive, psychomotor, and behavioral elements of medical assisting as contained in the Medical Assistant Standards and Guidelines provided by the American Association of Medical Assistants.

2. Create an atmosphere that promotes continuing education as part of professional dedication and lifelong learning.

3. Provide the community with multi-skilled individuals that interact with clients in a professional and empathic manner.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
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Clearwater, FL 33756
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