A Medical Assistant is a health professional that performs routine administrative and clinical tasks in a variety of offices and clinics of physicians and nurse practitioners, urgent care centers, hospitals, labs, insurance and billing companies, and government agencies. The Medical Assistant field is one of the most versatile health occupations in today's healthcare environment. Medical Assistants perform administrative tasks such as managing business affairs of the practice, scheduling appointments, medical reception, billing, and acts as a patient advocate and navigator. Medical Assistants also assist the provider in performing clinical skills of patient documentation, procedure preparation, diagnostic testing, collecting specimens, pharmacology management, and basic first aid. With this course you will learn the professional characteristics and knowledge required of a Medical Assistant.

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• The essential requirements below must be met or completed within the deadlines indicated.
• Must be at least 18 years old prior to the course start
• For ESL students entering the program, it is highly recommended to take an English assessment exam prior to registration. To register to take the exam, contact the BSC Testing Services Coordinator at (701) 224-5658.
• Computer or tablet for online learning
• Mandatory attendance for lab and clinical
• The ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• 48-hour lab practice and 40-hour practicum rotation with minimal rest periods
• Students must have a passing grade in theory/lab before they can attend practicum
• A valid ND Certified Nursing Assistant license (strongly recommended) 
• Proof of immunizations and results must be provided ten (10) business days before the course starts. Students will be required to adhere to the policies of the facility where they are placed for their practicum. These are not BSC requirements, but requirements of the facility. Clinical affiliation policies will be shared with you by your instructor and should be referred to for additional details and exemption allowances. BSC cannot guarantee an exemption request will be granted. Exemption requests must be inquired upon and are subject to review and approval by the facility. TB testing, seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are provided by Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health or the UND Center for Family Medicine.
  • COVID-19
    • Proof of an approved one-dose or two-dose COVID-19 vaccination that includes a record of the vaccine, the date of vaccine administration, lot number, and location of where the vaccine was administered.
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
    • Immunity via childhood disease must be medically documented
    • Positive titer results may be accepted
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella
    • If born before 1957, 1 MMR dose
    • If born in 1957 or later, 2 MMR doses
    • Positive titer results may be accepted
  • Tuberculosis
    • May be required to have a two-step TB test within three (3) months of the start of the clinical experience
  • Influenza
  • Hepatitis B Series (optional with a signed waiver)
• Temporary or permanent conditions limiting the ability to perform the essential student requirements must be communicated to the program manager.

1. Current ND UAP Registry which will include a background check.
   1. Initial applicants must submit:
      1. A Unlicensed Assistive Person Application
      2. A Criminal History Record Check (and associated fees) according to Chapter 54-07-02.1
      3. A Non-refundable $60.00 fee to the ND Board of Nursing
      4. A Verification of Enrollment Form if applying as a student technician.

• The Medical Assistant Role
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body
• Business Communications
• Patient's Records
• Medical Insurance and Coding
• The Revenue Cycle
• Preparing for Clinical Procedures
• Assisting with Examinations
• Laboratory Procedures
• Cardiology and Radiology Procedures
• Medication Administration Procedures
• Communication Skills
• Legal and Ethical Issues
• Minor Surgical Procedures
• First Aid and Emergencies
• Rehabilitation and Health Living

• Learn more about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
• Stop by your local North Dakota Job Service office
• Visit the ND Job Service Training Opportunities webpage
• Contact North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation Human Services (701) 328-8950
• Visit North Dakota Career Builders webpage, contact (701) 328-2906

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