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Certificate & Degree Programs 2020-2021 Medical assistants are integral members of the administrative and clinical healthcare team in various healthcare settings. Medical assistants act as liaisons between the healthcare providers and patients, and are of vital importance to the success of the medical practice. The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Medical Assisting provides education and training for employment as medical assistants. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the national certification exam. Program Notes: Practicum hours are site specific and may require attendance any day of the week, including during unscheduled days and times. Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program. This program is delivered in a fast-track format and the need for college-level skills in English, Reading, and Math is critical to successful completion of the program. Admission Criteria: 1. Formal application and admission to the program is required. Students must be at least 18 years of age to apply for admission. 2. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. 3. Submit current CPR/BLS Provider card (American Heart Association approved) and maintain current status throughout the externship(s). 4. Complete and submit the Allied Health Student Health and Safety Documentation Checklist, with included documentation, signed by a licensed healthcare provider. 5. Background Check Requirements: Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy. Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Students must maintain current fingerprint clearance throughout the externship(s). Upon conditional program admission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCD background check policy. 6. Students must have multiple measures assessment results or course placement test results that qualify students for entry into the following courses OR have completed the following courses with a C or better: English 101/107, CRE101, and MAT095. Program Prerequisites: Admission to the program. MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING: PHYSICIAN-BASED CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING: PHYSICIAN-BASED (805 CLOCK HOURS; CODE 1850) Division: Healthcare Program Manager: Janeen Berberian The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Medical Billing and Coding: Physician-Based program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level medical billing and coding positions in ambulatory care treatment centers such as clinics, physician practices, managed care organizations, private billing services, and insurance companies. 186