Medical Assisting

ApplicationRequirements

Entry

Spring and Fall 2018

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MEDICAL ASSISTINGAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Belowarethe generaladmissionsrequirementsforallhealthprograms followedbytheprogram specificrequirements.Please keepinmindthatadmissiontoallhealthprogramsisa two-phase process: (1) Application to SPCC and (2) Application to Medical Assisting.

PHASE I: Complete your SPCC Admissions File

Step 1.Complete the SPCCCollege Application at

  • Application to SPCC must be within two semesters of the deadline for Medical Assistingoryou must have been continuously enrolled at SPCC for the last year. (Continuous enrollment means that you have been enrolled at SPCC and have not stopped out for any reason. On your application to SPCC, you can apply only to one health program (Medical Assisting).

Step 1.

Step 2.Submit officialhigh school or high school equivalent transcripts

  • Graduating high school seniors will be considered with unofficial high school transcripts pending proof of successful graduation. Official transcripts must be submitted after graduation.
  • If you have a bachelor’s degree or higher, the high school transcript will be waived upon receipt of college transcript showing conferred degree.

Step 3.Submit officialtranscripts from allcolleges

  • ATranscriptEvaluationRequest FormmustbecompletedandsenttotheRegistrar for evaluationofpriorcoursecreditevery time a transcript is submitted.
  • Allforeigntranscripts(secondaryandpost-secondary)mustbeevaluatedbyanSPCC recognizedevaluationcompany atthe student’s expense. For specific details, see International Transcript Credit information in the College catalog.

Step 4.Preparefor and taketheCollegePlacementTest (CPT)

  • You have one opportunity to take the CPT (English and Math).The initial test is free.Students are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review CPT study material prior to taking the CPT. All placement test scores are good for five (5) years.All students are required to take the CPT unless exempt by a waiver. CPT Waivers can be found on the SPCC website.

PHASE II: Medical AssistingProgram Requirements

Step 1.HavevalidCollegePlacement Test(CPT) scores:

  • DRE score of 151 or higher AND
  • Mastery in DMA 010 through 040 (Score of 7 or higher in each DMA) OR
  • Completion within five (5) years of program application deadline of:

DRE 096 through DRE 098 AND DMA 010 through 040

Step 1.
Step 1.
Step 2.All course work must be at least a “C”; and your program GPA must be at least a 2.5 to be considered for admission.
The Medical Assisting program is a 1 + 1 diploma/degree option. In order to progress into the degree, students must have successfully completed the diploma option with a 3.0 GPA.
Disability Services
SPCC providesan ongoing program ofservicesthatencouragestudents with disabilities to integratethemselves intoall aspectsofcollege life. TheDisability Servicesprovideris available to assist with registration,counseling, academic advisement andarrangementsfor appropriateaccommodation.Reasonable accommodationsareestablished onanindividual basis.Studentsmust provide documentationofadisabilityfromaphysician or other licensed professional inordertoestablish eligibilityforservices.

Disclosure

The Day cohort will be taught on the L.L. Polk campus in Polkton. The Night/Weekend cohort will be taught on the Old Charlotte Hwy campus in Monroe.
  • All statements in this publication are announcements of present policies and are subject to change at any given time without prior notice. South Piedmont Community College reserves the right to make changes in program requirements and offerings, in regulations, and in fees. Students in the Medical Assisting Program will be notified of these changes when they occur.

MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM FAQ SECTION

Packet SubmissionDeadline isNovember 10, 2017, for Spring 2018 Entry

Packet Submission Deadline is June 14, 2018, for Fall 2018 Entry

Wheredo Igo for guidancerelated toadmission toMedical Assisting?

  • Attendan advisingsessionafter completing your admission toSPCC(Phase 1) tocreateaHealth ApplicationPlan or visit Admissionsfor questions about the application process.

How do I apply for admission to the Medical Assisting program?

  • CompleteStep1 and2 of the admission requirements (page 2-3).
  • Collectrequireddocumentslistedon the Medical Assisting application pages (page7-9).
  • PuttheMedical Assisting application pages intoamanilaenvelope.
  • Printyour full name,SPCCID,andMedical Assisting clearlyin the upper right corner and submit packet to the Admissions Office by close of businessNovember 10, 2017, for Spring, 2018 entry or June 14, 2018, for Fall, 2018 entry.

When are students admitted into the Medical Assisting program?

  • Studentsareadmitted fall semester each year.
  • There is no waitlist and selection is based onfirst-come, first-filled.
  • All health programs have limited seats, competitive admissions.
  • If all seats are not filled, the application period may be extended. Any extension will be posted on

How will I know if I’m accepted into the Medical Assisting program?

Withinamonthoftheprogramapplication deadline,youwill receive notification ofyourprovisionalacceptanceby mail.ONCEYOURECEIVE THIS LETTER,you must:

  • Complete any steps listed in your provisional acceptance letter by the deadline.
  • Attend twoMANDATORYMedical Assistingorientations to be held in July or August.
  • Current Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association) or Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification will be required to be submitted to the Allied Health and Nursing Administrative Assistant 60 days after the second orientation. NOTE: Online CPR courses are not acceptable.
  • SubmittheStudentMedicalFormforNorthCarolinaCommunityCollegeSystem Institutions.NOTE:Any medical exam or immunization costistheresponsibilityofthe student. Specific instructions and deadline for completing the form will be emailed within one week of SPCC receiving your confirmationacceptance of your program seat.

Applicants accepted for admission into the Medical Assistingprogram may be required to complete a criminal background check and a drug screen. Cost is the responsibility of the student. Based on the results of the criminal background check and the drug screen, hospitals or clinical facilities where you will participate in onsite training may deny you access to their facility, resulting in your inability to complete the clinical portion of the Medical Assistingprogram. If you are unable to complete the clinical portion of your training, you will be unable to progress in the program; therefore, resulting in your removal from the program.

How do I calculate my GPA?

Onlyuseyourcompletedgeneraleducationcourses listedbelow. If you’verepeatedacourse,usethehighestgradeforcalculations.Transfercreditiscalculated usingthe gradeearned atyourpreviouscollege and only credits officially transferred by the SPCC Registrar will be used.You must submit a new Transcript Evaluation Request every time a new transcript is submitted.Gradesandcredithourscanbeobtained fromyour GO account or the transfer credit report emailed to you when your credits were transferred.CLEP and AP creditisnotcalculated intoyourGPA. GPA is calculated using two decimal places and is not rounded.

GPA Calculation Chart
Course / Grade Letter / Grade Value / CreditHours / Quality Points
ENG111 / blank / blank / x / blank / = / blank
BIO 163 / blank / blank / x / blank / = / blank
CIS 110 / blank / blank / x / blank / = / blank
COM 110, 120, 140, or 231 / blank / blank / x / blank / = / blank
MED 110 / x / =
MED 118 / x / =
MED 121 / x / =
MED130 / x / =
Letter Grade : Grade Value: / A / B / C / D / F / Totals / blank / blank
4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
GPA=TotalQualityPoints÷ TotalCreditHours / blank / blank

BIO 165 and BIO 166 may be used for BIO 163 (course sub required after acceptance).

Students are strongly encouraged to complete General Education courses prior to starting Medical Assisting courses. Please note that General Education courses are NOT required to be eligible to apply.

Enrollment ServicesContact Information

704-272-5391 or

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CURRICULUMMAP

Medical Assisting Diploma (D45400) – 46 Credit Hours

Entering Spring 2018 Night/Weekend Co-hort

General Education Requirements
Course
Number / Course Name / Lec / Lab / Credit
Composition:
ENG 111 / Writing and Inquiry………………………………. / 3 / 0 / 3
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
BIO 163 / Basic Anatomy & Physiology………………….. / 4 / 2 / 5
CIS 110 / Introduction to Computers……………………… / 2 / 2 / 3
Communications: Choose one course…………………...... / 3 / 0 / 3
COM 110 / Introduction to Communication
COM 120 / Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
COM 140 / Introduction to Intercultural Communication
COM 231 / Public Speaking
TOTAL / 14*

*NOTE: Other general education courses may substitute. For complete listing, refer to Catalog.

General Education courses are taken during progression in the MA program.

Courses may also be taken prior to admission into the program.

Spring Semester – 1st Year
Course
Number / Course Name / Lec / Lab/Clinic / Credit
MED 110 / Orientation to Medical Assisting…………… / 1 / 0/0 / 1
MED 130 / Administrative Office Procedures I………… / 1 / 2/0 / 2
MED 131 / Administrative Office Procedures II………... / 1 / 2/0 / 2
MED 140 / Exam Room Procedures I………………….. / 3 / 4/0 / 5
MED 270 / Symptomatology…………………………….. / 2 / 2/0 / 3
Total / 13
Fall Semester – 1st 8 Weeks
Course
Number / Course Name / Lec / Lab/Clinic / Credit
MED 118 / Medical Law & Ethics……………………….. / 2 / 0/0 / 2
MED 121 / Medical Terminology I………………………. / 3 / 0/0 / 3
MED 138 / Infection/Hazard Control……………………. / 2 / 0/0 / 2
MED 150 / Laboratory Procedures I……………………. / 3 / 4/0 / 5
Total / 12
Fall Semester – 2nd 8 Weeks
Course
Number / Course Name / Lec / Lab/Clinic / Credit
MED 260 / MED Clinical Externship……………………. / 0 / 0/15 / 5
MED 264 / Medical Assisting Overview………………… / 2 / 0/0 / 2
Total / 7

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CURRICULUMMAP

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Medical Assisting Diploma (D45400) – 46 Credit Hours

Entering Fall 2018 Night/Weekend Co-hort

General Education Requirements
Course
Number / Course Name / Lec / Lab / Credit
Composition:
ENG 111 / Writing and Inquiry………………………………. / 3 / 0 / 3
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
BIO 163 / Basic Anatomy & Physiology………………….. / 4 / 2 / 5
CIS 110 / Introduction to Computers……………………… / 2 / 2 / 3
Communications: Choose one course…………………...... / 3 / 0 / 3
COM 110 / Introduction to Communication
COM 120 / Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
COM 140 / Introduction to Intercultural Communication
COM 231 / Public Speaking
TOTAL / 14*

*NOTE: Other general education courses may substitute. For complete listing, refer to Catalog.

General Education courses are taken during progression in the MA program.

Courses may also be taken prior to admission into the program.

Fall Semester – 1st Year
Course
Number / Course Name / Lec / Lab/Clinic / Credit
MED 110 / Orientation to Medical Assisting…………… / 1 / 0/0 / 1
MED 118 / Medical Law & Ethics……………………….. / 2 / 0/0 / 2
MED 121 / Medical Terminology I………………………. / 3 / 0/0 / 3
MED 138 / Infection/Hazard Control……………………. / 2 / 0/0 / 2
MED 150 / Laboratory Procedures I……………………. / 3 / 4/0 / 5
Total / 13
Spring Semester – 1st Year
Course
Number / Course Name / Lec / Lab/Clinic / Credit
MED 130 / Administrative Office Procedures I………… / 1 / 2/0 / 2
MED 131 / Administrative Office Procedures II………... / 1 / 2/0 / 2
MED 140 / Exam Room Procedures I………………….. / 3 / 4/0 / 5
MED 270 / Symptomatology…………………………….. / 2 / 2/0 / 3
Total / 12
Summer Semester – 1st Year
Course
Number / Course Name / Lec / Lab/Clinic / Credit
MED 260 / MED Clinical Externship……………………. / 0 / 0/15 / 5
MED 264 / Medical Assisting Overview………………… / 2 / 0/0 / 2
Total / 7

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SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Medical Assisting Diploma Program – Estimated Costs
This is anESTIMATE of costs effective 8/1/17. Fees are variable and subject to change.
General Tuition and Fees
In State / $76.00/credit hour
Out-of-State / $268.00/credit hour
Technology Fee / $2.00/credit hour
Student Insurance / $1.40/credit hour
Student Activity Fee / 1-6 credit hrs = $17.50; 7-16 credit hrs = $35.00
Academic support Fee (Tutoring) / 1-3 credit hrs = $6.00; 4-6 credit hrs = $12.00;
7-9 credit hrs = $18.00; 10-16 credit hrs = $20.00
Student Assessment Fee / $16.00/semester
General Education Course Fees - 14 credit hours
In-State / Out-of-State
Tuition / $1,064.00 / $3,752.00
Textbooks for general education courses / $600.00 / $600.00
General fees (14 credit hours) / $115.40 / $115.40
Lab fees / $30.00 / $30.00
$1,809.40 / $4,497.40
First Year - Diploma / In-State / Out-of-State
Pre - Orientation Expenses / $127.00 / $127.00
Fall - Semester 1
Pre-entrance physical exam, immunizations (as listed on health form) / Varies / Varies
Tuition / $988.00 / $3,484.00
Additional Health Course Fees / $75.00 / $75.00
Textbooks / $225.00 / $225.00
Uniforms (2) / $250.00 / $250.00
Lab fee / $35.00 / $35.00
Liability Insurance / $13.00 / $13.00
General fees / $78.55 / $78.55
Total Fall Semester 1 / $1,664.55 / $4,160.55
Spring - Semester 2
Tuition / $912.00 / $3,216.00
Additional Health Course Fees / $60.00 / $60.00
Textbooks / $350.00 / $350.00
Certification exam fee (MED 260) / $125.00 / $125.00
Graduation Fees / $50.00 / $50.00
Lab fees / $24.00 / $24.00
General fees / $87.55 / $87.55
Total Spring Semester 2 / $1,608.55 / $3,912.55
Summer - Semester 3
Tuition / $532.00 / $1,876.00
Additional Health Course Fees / $30.00 / $30.00
Textbooks / $225.00 / $225.00
Lab fees / $14.00 / $14.00
General fees / $85.55 / $85.55
Total Summer Semester 3 / $886.55 / $2,230.55
In-State / Out-of-State
Estimated Total Cost / $6,096.05 / $14,928.05

SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITYCOLLEGE

MEDICAL ASSISTINGPROGRAMAPPLICATION PAGES

Application Period for Spring 2018 Entry Ends November 10, 2017

ApplicationPeriod for Fall 2018 Entry EndsJune 14, 2018

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NAME: _SPCC STUDENT ID:

Address will be used for mailing of acceptance/regrets letters.

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY/STATE/ZIP:

EMAIL: PHONE NUMBER: _

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□I am applying for Spring 2018 entry

□I am applying for Fall 2018 entry

□I am applying for the day class

□I am applying for the night/weekend class

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PHASE1:SPCCAdmissionsFile

MySPCCadmissionsfileis complete

  • Current Application for admission (completed within 2 semesters of deadline or

continuous enrollment at SPCC – you have not stopped taking classes)

  • High School Transcript or High School Equivalent Transcript, if applicable
  • All College Transcripts
  • College Placement Test (CPT) or CPT Waiver

Alltranscriptevaluations,transfercreditappeals,and/orgradeforgiveness evaluationshave beencompleted prior tosubmittingmyapplicationpacket.

PHASE2: Medical AssistingProgram Requirements

Credit for DRE 096-098 AND DMA 010 through 040.

MyGPAis (Min. 2.50 Un-rounded; from GPA chart, page 5)

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Youare noteligibletosubmit anapplicationpacketif youhavenotcompleted allof theabove.YouMUSThavea gradeof“C”or higher in all program classes anda program GPAof2.5 or higher (includingcourse credit transferred fromother colleges) thatis requiredfor graduationfromthe Practical Nursingprogramin ordertobe consideredfor admissionintothis program.

I certifythat all information submitted isboth complete andaccurate. I also give permission to SPCC to verify any information relating to this packet.

Print Name:

Signature:

Date of

Submission:

Placerequireddocumentation ina manilaenvelope withyour name,SPCCID,andMedical Assistingprinted intheupperrightcorneroftheenvelopeby June 14, 2018,to theAdmissions Officein StudentServices.

Important:

  • Documentation must be enclosed for all applicable items.

Doublecheck packetprior to submission.

Letterswillbemailedwithinamonth ofprogramapplication deadlinenotifyingyou ofyourstatus.

Packets may be mailed to:

SPCC Admissions Office

PO Box 126

Polkton, NC 28135

To avoid the risk of non-delivery, do not mail packets within three (3) weeks of the application deadline. Personally deliver packets directly to SPCC Admissions Office.

NOTES

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L. L. PolkCampus

Mail:POBox126,Polkton,NC28135

680US74,Polkton,NC 28135

704.272.5300or 1.800.766.0179

Old Charlotte HighwayCampus

Mail:POBox5041,Monroe,NC28111-5041

4209 OldCharlotteHwy.,Monroe,NC 28110

704.290.5100or 1.800.766.0179

Lockhart-TaylorCenter

514N.WashingtonSt.,Wadesboro,NC28170

704.272.5400or 1.800.766.0179

Tyson Family Center for Technology

Mail:POBox5041,Monroe,NC28111-5041

3509 OldCharlotteHighway,Monroe,NC28110

704.290.5100or 1.822.766.0179

Revised August 2017

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