College of Applied and Technical Studies
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Examples of Possible Careers*

Additional Careers

• Front desk coordinator/receptionist

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Julie Senita | jsenita@kent.edu | 440-964-4264
• Speak with an Advisor
  • Ashtabula Campus
  • Geauga Campus

Fully Offered

• Delivery:
  • Mostly online
• Location:
  • Ashtabula Campus 
  • Geauga Campus 

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Description

The Medical Assisting undergraduate certificate prepares graduates to be eligible for the Certified Medical Assistant exam given by the American Association of Medical Assistants. Medical assistants work alongside physicians, mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics. They perform administrative and clinical duties in addition to serving as a patient liaison and a member of the Patient-Centered Medical Home team.

The certificate's curriculum follows the standards and guidelines set forth by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) and covers 12 content areas: anatomy and physiology; applied mathematics; infection control; nutrition; communication; administrative functions; basic practices finances; third-party reimbursement; procedural and diagnostic coding; legal implications; and ethical considerations; and protective practices.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program requires applicants to be 18 years old or older. Transfer students or current Kent State students declaring the program must have a minimum 2.000 GPA for admission.

Prior to acceptance into the program, each applicant must meet with the program director to review program prerequisites and requirements.

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Identify, administer and document medications safely utilizing the six rights.
2. Collect and process and diagnostic specimens with appropriate documentation and follow up.
3. Apply current up-to-date quality control and safety principles in the workplace.
4. Skillfully perform and document routine clinical procedures.
5. Perform and document routine administrative procedures.
6. Effectively utilize verbal, nonverbal and written communication principles and skills in the workplace.
7. Maintain ethical and legal standards and maintain confidentiality and patient privacy.
8. Communicate with professionalism in the medical assistant role and function as a valued member of the health care team.
9. Effectively utilize the electronic health record for documentation and insurance purposes.
10. Identify medical law and regulatory guidelines as it pertains to the ambulatory setting.

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum C grade required in all courses.

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.