Medical Assisting Technology
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The Medical Assisting Technology Program (MET) is a 65-hour college credit, Associate of Applied Science Degree program. Medical Assisting is a multi-skilled health education profession whose practitioners work primarily in ambulatory settings, such as medical offices and clinics. Medical Assistants function as members of the health care delivery team and perform both business administrative and clinical procedures.
To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a “C” average (GPA of 2.00) or better. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each MET course to progress in the program. Courses must be taken sequentially and competencies stated in each course syllabus must be met.
Minimum admission requirements (in addition to general admission requirements) must include one of the following:
- Attain a 16 composite score on the ACT;
- Score a 251 or higher on the ACCUPLACENGNG Reading Section and a 251 or higher on the ACCUPLACENGNG Arithmetic Section (or 231 on the ACCUPLACENGNG AlgebrQASAS Section);
- Complete 15 hours or more with a “C” average at an accredited college or university. Developmental coursework does not satisfy this requirement; and
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 (“C” average) on college coursework; and
- Attend a MET Information Session. Students will be notified by letter from the Registrar’s Office about scheduling an Information Session after other requirements have been met.
Admission is competitive, and specific admission requirements must be met. All requirements
and required application materials are due by May 1, preceding the fall admission
desired. The deadline will be extended, if needed, until maximum enrollment is met.
The MET Admissions Committee will select each year’s class from the pool of applicants who meet minimum admission requirements. Any application with incomplete records will not be considered for admission. The admission process is competitive, and completion of minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admission. Priority consideration for admission will be given as follows:
- In-district students who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework at MCC;
- Out-of-district students who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework at MCC;
- Mississippi residents who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework elsewhere;
- Out-of-state students check with the Health Education advisor for selection details and deadlines.
After program admission and prior to classes beginning, students must present an American Heart Association CPR Healthcare Provider certification and proof of immunization foMMRMR. A background check, a Mantoux Two-Step TB Skin Test, and a random drug screening will be scheduled after enrollment. All students admitted into the program will be required to pay for fingerprinting and a background check, which will be performed after admission and prior to clinical laboratories. These fees will be attached as registration fees. There are certain convictions that will prevent an individual from being eligible to participate in clinical experiences. If a student is unable to participate in clinical experiences, he/she will be dismissed from the Program. For additional information, contact the health education counselor or your advisor.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES |
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Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
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BIO 2513 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
BIO 2511 | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
BIO 2523 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
BIO 2521 | Anatomy and Physiology II, Lab | 1 |
CSC 1123 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
Total Hours | 11 |
FIRST SEMESTER |
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Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
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MET 1113 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
MET 1313 | Clinical Procedures I | 3 |
MET 1513 | Pharmacology for Medical Assistants | 3 |
MET 1413 | Medical Law and Ethics | 3 |
MET 1911 | Medical Assisting Technology Seminar I | 1 |
PSYSY 1513 | General Psychology | 3 |
Semester Hours | 16 |
SECOND SEMESTER |
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Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
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MET 1214 | Medical Business Practices | 4 |
MET 1323 | Clinical Procedures II | 3 |
MET 2224 | Computer Concepts for Medical Assistants | 4 |
MET 2234 | Medical Insurance | 4 |
MET 1921 | Medical Assisting Technology Seminar II | 1 |
ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
Semester Hours | 19 |
THIRD SEMESTER |
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Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
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MET 2334 | Medical Lab for Medical Assistants | 4 |
MET 2613 | Clinical Review | 3 |
MET 2715 | Practicum | 5 |
MET 1931 | Medical Assisting Technology Seminar III | 1 |
SPTPT 1113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
Semester Hours | 19 | |
Total Semester Hours | 65** | |
**Includes prerequisite courses |
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
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The Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Medical Assisting requires programs to maintain and make available to the public current and consistent summary information about student/graduate achievement. The Medical Assisting Technology Program at Meridian Community College shares the following outcome results as reported in the MAERB Annual Report.
Year | Retention >=60% |
Exam Participation >=30% |
Exam Passage >=60% |
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2020 | 88.89% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2019 | 88.89% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2018 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2017 | 88.89% | 100.00% | 80.00% |
2016 | 90.91% | 100.00% | 85.71% |
MCC's Medical Assisting Technology program is a program that meets the education requirements for a Medical Assistant in MS and qualifies graduates to take the; Certified Medical Assistant exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants or the National Certified Medical Assistant exam through the National Center for Competency Testing.
Determinations about whether the Medical Assisting Technology program at MCC meets
the state education requirements for US States, Territories, and the District of Columbia
can be found at Professional Licensure & State Authorization Program Determination Disclosure.
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Administrative Medical Assistant
- Medical Business Practices
- Medical Insurance
- Pharmacology for MA
- Medical Law and Ethics
- $36,390 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
For more information:
Gloria Adams, CMA (AAMA), NCMA, coordinator
gadams2@meridiancc.edu
601.581.3571
For more information:
Aisha Robertson, pre-health advisor
arober15@meridiancc.edu
601.581.3553