Assistant
• Medical Office Assistant Diploma—40 credits
What You Will Learn
In MCTC’s Medical Office Assistant program, you will learn the clerical, computer and administrative support skills you need to become a key staff member for health-related organizations.
The program will familiarize you with medical terminology, biology, hospital and laboratory office procedures, plus give you background in insurance coding and forms processing. Extensive hands-on experience with the latest computer hardware and software applications is central to the program. You will also be shown specifically how to apply those skills in a medical environment. Classes also will focus on human relations, oral communication and professional development skills.
While earning your Medical Office Assistant diploma, you will receive further training to prepare correspondence, schedule appointments, record and chart information, and handle billings, as well as and to assist doctors and scientists with preparing speeches, articles, and conference proceedings.
Your job placement opportunities are likely to be excellent, as there is a high demand for trained medical office assistants. There may even be the opportunity to work from home.
Where You Could Work
• Medical offices and clinics • Hospitals
• Nursing homes • Dental offices • Insurance companies
Students are accepted into this program for fall and spring semesters only.
Courses in this program require achievement of the following program admission requirements:
• Reading: Placement into READ 0200 or ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 and faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
Medical Office Assistant Diploma
Credits: 40
Introductory Courses
(Listed below are required courses we suggest students choose from during their first semester in this program.)
Course # Course Name Credits
BIOL 1127 Human Biology . . . .3.00
BTEC 1010 Fundamentals of Business Computers. . .2.00 BTEC 1060 Keyboarding. . . .3.00
BTEC 1125 Medical Terminology
and Disease Condition 1 . . . .3.00
BTEC 2375 Written Business Communications. . . . .3.00
Advanced Courses
(Listed below are additional courses required for completion of this program.)
Course # Course Name Credits
BTEC 1080 Microsoft Word . . . .3.00
BTEC 1275 Medical Office Procedures . . . .3.00
BTEC 1700 Medical Insurance Coding. . . .3.00
BTEC 1770 Claims and Reimbursement. . . .3.00
BTEC 2100 Microsoft Excel. . . .3.00
BTEC 2125 Medical Terminology
and Disease Condition 2 . . . .3.00
BTEC 2825 Career Management. . . .2.00
General Education Courses (see below) . . . .3.00 Elective Courses (see below) . . . .3.00 First semester courses will generally be selected with the assistance of a counselor or advisor during Orientation. Students are encouraged to visit with a counselor or advisor for planning beyond the first semester in the program.
General Education Courses (3 credits)
To complete the Medical Office Assistant diploma, students
are required to successfully complete BIOL 1127 and three
additional credits from MnTC Goal Area 1.
Electives (3 credits)
Program electives may be selected from any ACCT, BTEC or BUSN courses. Internships are recommended.
Course # Course Name Credits
BTEC 2450 Internship . . . 1.00–4.00
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College Policies
Nursing
MCTC’s Nursing Programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000), and approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Practical Nursing Diploma—36 credits
• Nursing Mobility Program A.S. Degree—73 credits Option A. MCTC First Year Practical Nursing
Students
Option B. Licensed Practical Nurses
What You Will Learn
MCTC’s Nursing Program prepares you to take the National Council Licensure Exam to become a practical and/or a registered nurse. Each serves a vital function as a member of the healthcare team.
MCTC’s accomplished faculty are committed to providing a high quality educational experience. The curriculum follows a leveled four semester sequence that allows you to continue through one or both years of the program on a full- or part-time basis. You will have the option to earn a diploma in Practical Nursing after successful completion of the first two semesters of the program. You may then continue into the second year of the curriculum and, upon successful completion, be eligible to earn an A.S. Degree in Nursing. This format allows you the flexibility required to fit your schedule, career choice, and specific interests. During the first two semesters of the program leading to a Practical Nursing Diploma, you will be taught to collect date regarding a client’s physical and mental functioning, administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitor client status, and perform delegated nursing care, all under the supervision of a registered nurse. You also will learn to develop rapport with patients and maintain client confidentiality.
If you choose to continue your studies in the second year of the Nursing Mobility Program (Option A), in order to obtain an A.S. Degree in nursing and prepare to take the National Council Licensure Exam to become a registered nurse, you will be taught how to promote health, prevent disease, and help clients cope with illness. You will also learn to act as a client advocate, health educator; provide direct patient care; develop and manage plans of care; and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.
Students in the Nursing Program take numerous general education courses and receive instruction in nursing theory, as well as complete specialized courses in health assessment, family nursing, and psychosocial nursing. You will learn to
care for clients across the life span and the health-illness continuum. You will also receive clinical instruction under the guidance and supervision of experienced MCTC nursing faculty in a variety of hospitals and healthcare agencies in the metropolitan area.
If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse, the Nursing Mobility Program (Option B) enables you to earn an A.S. Degree in Nursing upon successful completion of two transition courses and semesters three and four of the Nursing Mobility Program.
MCTC has articulation agreements with Metropolitan State University and the MnSCU consortium, as well as with many private institutions, to permit seamless progression into Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree programs.
Where You Could Work
• Hospitals • Clinics
• Extended-care facilities • Home healthcare agencies • Ambulatory surgery centers • Urgent care centers
How You Apply
To apply for this program, students must submit an MCTC Nursing Program Application. There is a separate application process for the Nursing Mobility Option B. Students are accepted into the Nursing Program fall or spring semester. To be considered for admission to the Nursing Program, applicants must meet a Nursing Assistant requirement, place into college-level writing and reading (applicants must take the reading assessment test regardless of degrees held), either complete MATH 0070 or MATH 0077 or place into
MATH 0080 or above, and have completed one or more
specified science courses. For full information about Nursing Program admission requirements and to view both Nursing Program applications, see www.minneapolis.edu, Career Programs, Nursing (Practical and A.S. Degree in Nursing).
Important information when considering application to the Nursing Program
Since it is vital to maintain high standards in all healthcare facilities, admitted students must adhere to strict health policies and meet specific criteria to maintain their student status in the Nursing Program. Students must submit a completed health examination form, immunity form, and meet specific health requirements identified in these two forms. Students must hold current certification in CPR for the Health Care Professional throughout the time they are a student in the program.
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Also, students must pass a criminal background check each academic year they are students in the Nursing Program. MCTC is not able to guarantee placement of students in a clinical facility if the criminal background check is not clear. Applicants should be aware that students in the Nursing Program are assigned in clinical coursework each of the four semesters of the program and that students cannot satisfactorily complete the required clinical courses and progress in the program if they cannot be placed in a clinical facility due to a failed criminal background check. Further, students will need to maintain these high standards throughout the program to be employment-eligible when applying for positions in nursing upon graduation. You will again need to pass a criminal background check, pass the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) and be licensed by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing as a practical and/ or professional nurse to be employed in Minnesota.