Medical Assisting

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Adults and High School Seniors

In Medical Assisting you will get hands-on experience that can be utilized in administrative and clinical health care settings. Learn a variety of skills in the program’s simulated-physician’s office, and discover how to take vital signs, administer injections, draw blood, perform electrocardiograms, change sterile dressings, and assist with minor office duties. You will attend 160 hours of unpaid practicum in a physician’s office, and after successful completion of the program, you are eligible to test for a certification in medical assisting. The certification will also earn you 28 credit hours of prior learning experience at Oklahoma City Community College.

Program highlights

Perform procedures including documenting patient symptoms, taking vitals, drawing blood, giving injections, and assisting in minor office surgeries
Be a key part of a professional healthcare team delivering high-quality patient care and office management
Participate in clinical rotations, assisting medical professionals in a wide range of medical practices

Career Focus

Prepared for national certification, immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Certifications I Clinicals/Career Coaching I Work-based Experiences

Program Details

Who can attend?

Courses

Course Name
Medical Law and Ethics
Professional and Patient Relations
Technical Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terminology
Clinical Procedures I
Administrative Medical Office Procedures
Medical Assistant Applications
Clinical Procedures II
Medical Office Laboratory Procedures
Medical Assistant Pharmacology
Medical Insurance & Coding
Medical Assisting Simulation
Medical Informatics
Medical Assisting Practicum
Total Class Hours: 1050

Prerequisites

Requirements

Class Times

Expenses

Credentials Available

After successful completion of the Medical Assisting Program, students will be eligible to test for certification or registration from the following credentialing organizations:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA-AAMA) with American Association of Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with National Center for Competency Testing
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with American Medical Technologists
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification with American Medical Certification Association
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with National Healthcareer Association

Accreditations

The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on The Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medial Assistant Education Review Board (MAERB).

The Medical Assisting program at Moore Norman Technology Center receives accreditation by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education annually.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
Fax: (727) 210-2354

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Steps to Apply

Apply Online
Follow instructions in application confirmation email.
Review Application Booklet
Contact us to enroll into the free online information session.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Online applications for the 2022-2023 school year must be submitted by June 15, 2022.
All items on the requirement checklist must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 24, 2022.
The application period for the 2022-2023 school year is open January 18 to June 24, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

Application Booklet

Medical Assisting Help Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are clinicals required? Do students have to provide their own transportation?

A: Yes, clinicals are required. Students are required to provide their own transportation to their assigned clinical location. Clinical work varies by location across the Oklahoma City metro.

Q: Are there prerequisites for this program?

A: Refer to the "Prerequisites" tab above.

Q: Does MNTC require student ID badges?

A: Yes. All students and staff must wear an MNTC badge while on campus. Pictures for badges are taken during the registration process.

Q: Does the Anatomy and Physiology sections count for high school credit?

A: No

Q: Do I need a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff?

A: They are not required for the course, however, they are useful to have at home for practice. We do not allow students to take our equipment home.

Q: How many hours is the program and how long will it take to complete?

A: The program is 1185 hours. It will take a year (two semesters) to complete if you go full-time or two years (four semesters) if you go part-time.

Q: How many students are there in class?

A: Generally, there is a maximum of 18 students in our class.

Q: How much does this program cost?

A: Refer to the "expenses" tab above.

Q: I can't attend during the daytime, do you offer night classes?

A: This long-term program is not available in the evening. You might consider one of our short-term health classes or programs!

Q: Is there a waiting list?

A: For this program, you will need to speak with an MNTC Career Advisor. Set up your free career advisement today!

Q: What are possible occupations for me?

A: Refer to the "Potential Occupations" tab above.

Q: What are the requirements for this program?

A: Medical Assisting is an Acceptance Career Program and has unique application requirements. Please call (405) 801-5000 before applying.

Q: What certifications are available?

A: Refer to the "Credentials Available" tab above.

Q: What color scrubs do students wear?

A: The scrubs are Royal Blue and may be purchased online or at any retail uniform store. Leave tags on and have scrubs and shoes approved on the first day of class.

Q: What is the cost of this program?

A: Refer to the "cost" tab above.

Q: What kind of job could I get from this program?

A: Refer to the "potential occupations" tab above.

Q: What kind of testing is required prior to getting into the program?

A: Testing information is available during your meeting with an MNTC Career Advisor.

Q: When are immunizations and TB testing due?

A: All immunizations and TB tests are due the first day of class. The Flu immunization may be obtained prior to November 1, of the school year.

Q: When does the program start?

A: Refer to the "class times" tab above.

Q: Where can I get a TB test?

A: Affordable Quality Care is one suggestion. Call (405) 801-5400 for more information.

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Steps to Apply

Apply Online
Follow instructions in application confirmation email.
Review Application Booklet
Contact us to enroll into the free online information session.

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Credentials Available

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Scholarships

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