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Faculty evidence the following: i. (a) Graduation from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the specialty field or content area in which they teach; or (b) Graduation from an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in the specialty field or content area in which they teach; or 64 (c) Graduation from an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in the specialty field or subject area in which they teach. The institution must have on file from an agency which attests to the qualitative and quantitative equivalency of the foreign education and the specific courses. The institution must use the credential evaluation services of an agency that has published standards for membership, affiliations to U.S.-based international higher education associations, and are frequently linked to and used by federal agencies, state agencies, educational institutions and employers (e.g., NACES and AICE). ii. Two (2) years of practical experience in the content area in which they teach. iii. A current license, certification or other credential if required by local, state and/or federal laws to work in the field, with the exception of those teaching in non-core (e.g., general education) courses.
Objective: This diploma program is designed to train individuals for entry-level medical office positions. A medical assistant is a medical support professional that performs a variety of tasks to assist physicians in providing patient care, while ensuring that clinics and hospitals run smoothly and efficiently. While medical assistants working in a smaller practice may be required to perform some administrative tasks, those working in larger medical facilities focus mainly on providing support services directly related to patient care. While administrative medical assistants work mainly at the front desk and reception area of a clinic or doctor’s office, clinical medical assistants are more often found at the physician’s side working in close contact with patients. Graduates of this program receive coursework relating to offering assistance to the physician in direct patient care. Graduates will be prepared to seek positions such as clinical/medical assistant.
ATA College’s minimum requirements for application in a certificate, diploma or degree program are to be either a high school graduate or have a GED certificate. All potential students are required to meet with an ATA admissions representative for an admission interview and to tour the ATA facility. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, beliefs, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. All applicants should be aware that certain programs have additional admission standards and criteria beyond those for general admission. Communicate effectively in English. This criteria must be met by potential students where English was not the first language spoken in their home. a. TOEFL Internet-based Test Total of 61 or better b. TOEFL Computer-based Test Total of 173 or better c. TOEFL Paper-based Test Total of 500 or better
5 weeks prior to each quarter start date