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Medical Assisting
at Gateway Community College
Phoenix Catalog
The Certificate of Competency CCT) in Medical Assisting explores how Medical assistants are integral members of the administrative and clinical healthcare team in various healthcare settings. Medical assistants act as liaisons between the healthcare providers and patients, and are of vital importance to the success of the medical practice. The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Medical Assisting provides education and training for employment as medical assistants. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the national certification exam.
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Medical Assistants
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
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Formal application and admission to the program is required. Students must be at least 18 years of age to apply for admission. 2. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. 3. Submit current CPR/BLS Provider card (American Heart Association approved) and maintain current status throughout the externship(s). 4. Complete and submit the Allied Health Student Health and Safety Documentation Checklist, with included documentation, signed by a licensed healthcare provider. 5. Background Check Requirements: Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy. Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Students must maintain current fingerprint clearance throughout the externship(s). Upon conditional program admission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCD background check policy. 6. Students must have multiple measures assessment results or course placement test results that qualify students for entry into the following courses OR have completed the following courses with a C or better: English 101/107, CRE101, and MAT095.