HIT 275 — ^^ Professional Practice Experience
Degree Total 60.5 Hours Programs of Study Medical Assisting Medical Assistants are health science professionals specifically trained to work in settings such as physician offices, clinics, and urgent care facilities. Medical Assistants are vital members of the healthcare team, cross-trained on administrative and clerical duties. A variety of skills are utilized daily and include patient intake and vital signs, administering injections, assisting in minor surgery and physical exams, EKG's, phlebotomy, performing basic laboratory exams, utilizing the electronic medical record, patient communication, referrals, prior authorizations, patient education, scheduling patients, and assisting with health insurance requirements. Admissions Processes Students in the program are admitted to the College on the same basis as other students, but admission to the College does not ensure admission into the program. Enrollment in the program is selective and admission cannot be offered to all qualified applicants. Students must have completed a high school diploma or the equivalent. Applicants will receive a letter regarding admissions status following the admission committee review. Decisions of the admissions committee are final. An informational packet with application materials is available online at www.sfccmo.edu/medical-assisting or at the nearest SFCC campus. There will be no substitution of courses in the curriculum unless approved by the program director. Completing courses before beg