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Clinical Medical Assisting 2018

Medical Assisting Video Introduction https://youtu.be/7wXj4yH2cBk You treat a disease: You win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you win – no matter the outcome. -Patch Adams

Do you have what it takes to become a medical assistant? You’ll need to be : Conscientious Organized Attentive Patient Respectful Communicative Professional Discreet Assertive Compassionate Knowledgeable

What will be Covered? What is a Medical Assistant? Clinical tasks include:  Taking medical histories  Preparing patients for examination  Collecting laboratory specimens  Drawing blood  Removing sutures

Career Pathways MA is just the Beginning! Healthcare Interpreting  Interprets oral or sign language  Translates written text  Listens to speakers statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems.  Complies terminology and information Salary Range: $3,083-$4,923 Median $4,175 Faster than average – 21.4% American River College

Pathways into Other Fields … Full list of Occupations located Online at RAS Website Occupation Salary Median Certified Nursing Assistant Median $2,761 License Vocational Nurse Median $2,629 Anesthesiologist Assistant Median $9,329 Biotechnology Median $3,317

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Steps to Success in Your New MA Career  Earn a certificate of Completion from RAS  Keep improving your English Writing and Communication Skills  First Aid and CPR--Offered during the course  TB Test--Student Responsibility  DOJ Fingerprinting and Clearance to work in Sutter or Kaiser  In Class Hours + Externship = RAS Certificate of Completion  Practice  Take the National MA Certification (Paid for by the Student)

CCMA EXAM

Enrollment Steps for the Spring 2018 CMA 1. Bring your full registration packet to RAS on November 30, 2017 at 4:00 pm! 2. ID card 3. Provide copy/proof of High School completion 4. Tuition payment options: cash, money order, check or credit/debit card 5. Check your calendar! Class is 18 weeks with up to 8 Saturdays 6. Be prepared to pass fingerprinting and work in local medical offices at least 12 hours a week

Questions? For more information call: Roseville Adult School (916) 782-3952