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Medical Assistant
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Program Overview

The Medical Assisting program at Fort Hays Tech | Northwest Technical College has a five-year average of 86% for job placement for the years 2023-2024 based on the most recent Annual Report Form submitted to the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) and the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Accreditation

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

All Medical Assistant AAS degree graduates are issued a technical certificate.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355-113 th St. N #7709
Seminole. FL
Phone 1-727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB)
2339 N. California Ave.
#47138 
Chicago, IL 60647
312-392-0155
https://www.maerb.org/

The Fort Hays Tech | Northwest Medical Assistant program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 51.0801: Medical/Clinical Assistant. A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.

*Students in this program are eligible for the Kansas Promise Act Scholarship.

Degree and Certificate Options

CAAHEP-accredited Technical Certificate OR an Associate of Applied Science from Fort Hays Tech | Northwest 

Learning Outcomes

 “To prepare medical assistants who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.”  Demonstrate professionalism.

  • Demonstrate ICD and CPT coding procedures.
  • Demonstrate phlebotomy and entry-level laboratory testing.
  • Comply with principles of aseptic techniques and infection control.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in medical office applications.
  • Prepare patients and assist physicians with medical procedures.
  • Perform reception and administrative duties.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Pharmacology.
  • Apply ethical concepts in the field of medicine.
  • Demonstrate mathematical and reasoning skills.
  • Demonstrate effective reading, writing, speaking, listening and time management skills.
  • Construct a Resume/Cover Letter.
  • Promote health and wellness through nutritional knowledge” to the program outcomes

Career Outcomes in
Medical Assistant

Projected Salary
$30,000– $45,000 per year

Job Placement

As one of the fastest growing allied health care careers medical assisting offers terrific opportunities for advancement. Medical assistants can advance to office manager, clinical supervisor, or qualify for a variety of administrative support occupations. Some medical assistants choose to teach medical assisting. Others choose to obtain a bachelor’s degree in human services, health promotion, or health services management, to name a few.

Medical assistants are paid competitive wages and can receive valuable benefits. More importantly, they have the satisfaction of knowing that they are helping others and making a positive difference in people’s lives.

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Estimated Costs

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Faculty

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Faculty & Advisors

Lois Seibert

Lois Seibert
Medical Assistant Instructor/Program Director

785-890-1587
lois.seibert@fhnw.edu

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Admissions Checklist

Below is a list of items Fort Hays Tech | Northwest’s Admissions Team will need prior to your acceptance into the Medical Assistant program.

  • A Fort Hays Tech | Northwest Application Completed and Submitted

  • High School or GED Transcript Submitted

  • (If Applicable) College Transcript Submitted
  • ACT or AccuPlacer Scores Submitted (AccuPlacer Testing can be scheduled on-site at the Fort Hays Tech | Northwest campus)
Required Immunization & Testing
  • Copy of Immunization Records that show (Tetanus, Varicella, MMR ( measles, mumps, and rubella), Hep-B
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Test
    • Current TB to be completed between May 15 and July 15 of the Admission year.
  • Covid-19 Vaccine is Strongly recommended due to Clinical Site Requirements:
    • Primary Series
  • Students will be required to obtain a Flu vaccine due to clinical rotation requirements
Departmental Admissions Stipulation
  •  A Medical Assistant student must be 18 years of age at the time of admission into the program.
  • You will also be required to purchase scrubs. (No particular color or pattern within the classroom and/or clinicals.)
  • The student is responsible for their own transportation to & from clinical rotations throughout the academic school year

Required items can be submitted in person at the Fort Hays Tech | Northwest campus, via postal mail addressed to: Fort Hays Tech | Northwest Admissions, 1209 Harrison, Goodland, KS, or through email communications with admissions@fhnw.edu.

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Advisory Committee

Scott Focke, CMC Clinic Administrator
Jennifer Mazanec, Job Opportunities State of Kansas
Ami Powell, RN GFHC
Destiny Schroder, Regional Revenue Cycle Director
Jackie Jorgenson, Medical Director
Pam Whitson, Public Member
Cassie Brown, Graduate -Alum
Asa Bailey, Public Member -Alum
Robert Whitcomb, Public Member
Lyssa McComb, Graduate -Alum
Jessica Lohr RN, Sherman County Public Health Department
Jenny Cure, RN, Sherman County Public Health Department
Kassi Gray RN, Sherman County Public Health Department
Milan Brannick, Graduate Alum
Jessica Carson, St. Francis Clinical Manager
Raynie Harvey, Graduate Alum, Price Convention Center
Laurie Carmichael, LPN Cinic Manger, Goodland, KS
Jordan Stephenson, MHCL,PTA Clinic Manager, Oberlin KS