Major code AA5019

Office of Regional Higher Education
Ohio University Lancaster
Brasee Hall
1570 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130-1037
Phone: 740.654.6711 or 888.446.4468
Fax: 740.687.9497
lancaster@ohio.edu
http://www.lancaster.ohiou.edu

Susan Maxwell, contact person

Program Overview

The medical assisting technology (MAT) program prepares competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. The curriculum covers administrative and clinical tasks found in ambulatory health care. Upon graduation, a student may sit for the CMA (AAMA), examination and/or continue with one of several 2 + 2 bachelor degree options. The Medical Assisting Technology (MAT) Associate in Applied Science degree program at Ohio University–Lancaster is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (http://www.caahep.org/) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).  Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 727.210.2350. Interested students should contact the medical assisting technology program director for further information.
 

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

Students must complete a program application and a series of prerequisites prior to December 1 before enrolling in MAT 1700 and MAT 2010. These prerequisites include a completed health form with doctor certification that they are sufficiently healthy to perform clinical and practicum duties; up-to-date immunizations for MMR, Varicella, TB (within the last 10 years), Hepatitis B, and PPD (within one year of program entry date and two-step PD; current provider-level CPR (adult, child, infant) and first aid certifications; a signed Technical Standards statement on file; and any course prerequisites. Prior to practicum placement, students must pass background checks (FBI and BCI) and complete a practicum application prior to October 1. All documents must be submitted to the MAT program director.

Change of Program Policy

Students must apply to the program and complete a series of prerequisites before enrolling in MAT 1700 and MAT 2010. These prerequisites include a completed health form with doctor certification that they are sufficiently healthy to perform clinical and practicum duties; up-to-date immunizations for MMR, Varicella, TB (within the last 10 years), Hepatitis B, and PPD (within one year of program entry date and two-step PD; current provider-level CPR (adult, child, infant) and first aid certifications; a signed Technical Standards statement on file; and any course prerequisites. Prior to practicum placement, students must pass background checks (FBI and BCI) and complete a practicum application.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
 

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Upon graduation, graduates may sit for the CMA (AAMA) exam. Medical assistants perform a wide variety of clinical and administrative tasks in ambulatory health care settings, such as physician offices or urgent care clinics. Students may also pursue bachelor’s degrees in health administration, health communication, technical studies, or specialized studies.
 

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