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Medical Assisting Diploma Admissions Requirements

Entry Spring/Fall 2017 Day and Night

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HEALTH PROGRAMS ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Below are the general admissions requirements for all health programs followed by the program specific requirements. Please keep in mind that admission to all health programs is a two-phase process.

The SPCC Medical Assisting Diploma Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Contact the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs at 25400 US Highway 19 N, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33756, www.caahep.org or call 727-210-2350 for questions about the accreditation.

Step 1: Complete your SPCC Admissions File

1. Complete the SPCC Application for Admission at www.spcc.edu

You can apply to only one health program.

2. Submit official high school, high school equivalent or adult high school transcript Graduating high school seniors will be considered with unofficial high school transcripts pending

proof of successful graduation. Official transcripts must be submitted after graduation.

3. Submit official transcripts from all colleges listed on your application A Request for Transcript Evaluation Form must be completed and sent to the Registrar for evaluation

of prior course credit.

All foreign transcripts (secondary and post-secondary) must be evaluated by an SPCC recognized

evaluation company at the student’s expense. For specific details, see International Transcript Credit

information in the College catalog.

4. Prepare for and take the College Placement Test (CPT)

You have one opportunity to take the CPT (Reading, Math, and Computer). The initial test is free. Students are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review CPT study material and use our test preparatory services. 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.

Step 2: Medical Assisting Diploma Admission Requirements

1. Have valid College Placement Test scores of:

DRE or combined Reading Comprehension/Sentence Skills score of 151 or higher Computer skills: 80 Arithmetic: 55 and Algebra: 75 OR mastery in DMA 010 through 040

OR Completion within five (5) years of program application deadline of: DRE 096 through DRE 098 DMA 010 through 040 (MAT 060 and 070) CIS 110 with a grade of C or higher (no expiration)

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.

Application criteria are reviewed periodically and are subject to change.

http://www.caahep.org/

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Disclosure

Classes for this program are held on both the Old Charlotte Highway Campus, Monroe, and L.L.Polk Campus, Polkton.

Medical Assisting Program is a 1+1 diploma/degree option. In order to progress into the degree, students must have successfully graduated from the diploma.

Courses such as ENG 111, BIO 163, CIS 110, MED 110, MED 118, MED 121, MED 130, MED 131, and COM 110, 120, 140, or 231 can be taken prior to acceptance into the Medical Assisting program.

Students requesting MED prefix course transfer credit from other CAAHEP accredited programs will be asked to show proficiency through competency testing for MAERB Cognitive, Psychomotor and Affective Domains. IF the student is unable to show competency in the Cognitive, Psychomotor and Affective Domains for the requested transfer course, the course will need to be repeated in the South Piedmont Medical Assisting program.

Disability Services

SPCC provides an ongoing program of services that encourage students with disabilities to integrate themselves into all aspects of college life. The Disability Services provider is available to assist with registration, counseling, academic advisement and arrangements for appropriate accommodation. Reasonable accommodations are established on an individual basis. Students must provide documentation of a disability from a physician or other licensed professional in order to establish eligibility for services.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: MEDICAL ASSISTING DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Spring 2017 Application Period Ends November 30, 2016 Fall 2017 Application Period Ends June 29, 2017

Where do I go for guidance related to admission to Medical Assisting Diploma?

Attend an advising session after completing your admission to SPCC (Step 1) to create a Health Application Plan.

Schedule an appointment with Program Director, Professor Lori H. Laney. How do I apply for admission to the Medical Assisting Diploma program?

Complete Step 1 and 2 of the admission requirements (page 2).

Collect required documents listed on the MA application pages (page7-9).

Put the MA application pages and all proof documents into a manila envelope.

Print your full name, SPCC ID, and program clearly in the upper right corner and submit packet to the Admissions Office by close of business on November 30, 2016 or June 29, 2017.

When are students admitted into the Medical Assisting Diploma program?

Students are admitted fall and spring semester each year.

There is no waitlist and selection is based on highest points.

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 www.spcc.edu.

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

Within two weeks of the program application deadline, you will receive notification of your provisional acceptance by mail. ONCE YOU RECEIVE THIS LETTER, you must:

Complete any steps listed in your provisional acceptance letter by the deadlines given.

Attend the MANDATORY Medical Assisting orientation to be held in July. Submit the Student Medical Form for North Carolina Community College System Institutions. NOTE:

Any medical exam or immunization cost is the responsibility of the student. Specific instructions and deadline for completing the form will be emailed within one week of SPCC receiving your confirmation acceptance of your program seat.

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How do I calculate my GPA?

Only use your completed courses that are required for your program below. If you’ve repeated a course, use the highest grade for calculations. Transfer credit is calculated using the grade earned at your previous college. Grades and credit hours can be obtained from your GO account or the transfer credit report emailed to you when your credits were transferred. CLEP and AP credit is not calculated into your GPA. GPA is calculated using two decimal places and is not rounded.

GPA Calculation Chart

Course Grade Letter

Grade Value

Credit Hours Quality Points

ENG 111 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 (Use only 1)

blank blank x blank = blank

MED 110 blank blank x blank = blank





Letter Grade :

Grade Value: A B C D F

Totals blank blank

4 3 2 1 0

GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours blank bla

nk

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

Please note: General Education and **MED** courses may be taken while progressing through

the MA Diploma program. These courses may also be taken prior to admission into the program.

Enrollment Services Contact Information

704-272-5391

[email protected]

Packets may be mailed to:

SPCC Admissions Office

PO Box 126

Polkton, NC 28135

Do not mail packets within three (3) weeks of the application deadline. Personally deliver

packets directly to SPCC Admissions Office.

mailto:[email protected]

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CURRICULUM MAP

Medical Assisting Diploma (D45400) – 46 Credit Hours Entering Spring 2017 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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Medical Assisting Diploma (D45400) – 46 Credit Hours Entering Fall 2017 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 an ESTIMATE of costs effective 8/1/16. 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

Academic support Fee (Tutoring) 1-3 credit hrs = $6; 4-6 credit hrs = $12;

7-9 credit hrs = $18; 10-16 credit hrs = $420

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 (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


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


Total Spring Semester 2 $1,608.55 $3,912.55

Summer - Semester 3

Tuition $532.00 $1,876.00


Textbooks $225.00 $225.00

Lab fees $14.00 $14.00


Total Summer Semester 3 $886.55 $2,230.55

In-State Out-of-State

Estimated Total Cost $6,096.05 $14,928.05

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SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MEDICAL ASSISTING DIPLOMA PROGRAM APPLICATION PAGES

Application Period Ends November 30, 2016 for Spring 2017 Entry Application Period Ends June 29, 2017 for Fall 2017 Entry

NAME: _SPCC STUDENT ID:

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

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY/STATE/ZIP:

EMAIL: PHONE NUMBER: _

I am applying for the day program. I am applying for the night program. STEP 1: SPCC Admissions File

My SPCC admissions file is complete o Current application for admission on file o High School or High School Equivalent Transcript

I am a current high school senior submitting unofficial high school transcripts. (Official

transcripts to be submitted after graduation.) o All College Transcripts o College Placement Test or CPT Waiver

All transcript evaluations, transfer credit appeals, and/or grade forgiveness evaluations have

been completed prior to submitting my application packet. STEP 2: Medical Assisting Diploma Program Requirements

Credit for DRE 096-098, DMA 010 through 040, and CIS CPT (80) or CIS 110.

My GPA is (Min. 2.50 Un-rounded; from GPA calculation chart)

You are not eligible to submit an application packet if you have not completed all of the above. You MUST have a grade of “C” or higher and a GPA of 2.5 or higher on all college coursework (including course credit transferred from other colleges) that is required for graduation from the Medical Assisting Diploma program in order to be considered for admission into this program.

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Selection for the Medical Assisting Diploma Program is based on highest points earned.

Important: Double check packet prior to submission.

Letters will be mailed within a month of program application deadline notifying you of your status.

Copy

of

CPR

Certificate/Card must be enclosed.

Medical Assisting Diploma Points Calculation Chart

Item Description Points Earned

Current CPR Certification 5 points

American Heart Association or Red Cross (Healthcare

Provider, BLS, or First Aid AED)

Points

Medical Science or MA CCP CTE 5 points

Completion of Medical Science I & II with a grade of “B” or higher within the last 12 months or completion of MA CTE Career and College Promise on HS transcript.

Points

Past Academic Performance Grade points:

A = 5 points B = 3 points C = 1 point

ENG 111 Points_

COM 110, 120, 140, or 231 Points_ _____

BIO 163 (or average of BIO 165 & 166 grades)

Points_________

CIS 110 Points_________

MED 110 Points_________

MED 118 Points_________

MED 121 Points_________

MED 130 Points_________

MED 131 Points_________

TOTAL POINTS (Add Earned Points Items)

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I certify that all information submitted is both complete and accurate. I also give permission to SPCC to verify any information relating to this packet.

Print Name:

Signature: Date of Submission:

Place required documentation in a manila envelope with your name, SPCC ID, and program printed in the upper right corner of the envelope by November 30, 2016 or June 29, 2017, to the Admissions Office in Student Services.

L. L. Polk Campus Mail: PO Box 126, Polkton, NC 28135

680 US 74, Polkton, NC 28135 704.272.5300 or 1.800.766.0319

Old Charlotte Highway Campus Mail: PO Box 5041, Monroe, NC 28111-5041 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe, NC 28110

704.290.5100 or 1.800.766.0319

Lockhart-Taylor Center 514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro, NC 28170

704.272.5300 or 1.800.766.0319

Tyson Family Center for Technology Mail: PO Box 5041, Monroe, NC 28111-5041

3509 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, NC 28110 704.290.5100 or 1.822.766.0319

www.spcc.edu Revised October 2016

http://www.spcc.edu/

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