RAASMDST - AAS_Medical Assisting

The A.A.S. in Medical Assisting transfers into a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) Degree or Bachelor of Occupational Education (BOE) program at ENMU. Students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting must complete the Medical Assisting Certificate requirements, as well as the additional requirements in this degree outline below.

Medical Assistants are multi-skilled health professionals specifically educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties. The practice of medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being and requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both formal education and practical experience that serve as standards for entry into the profession. This CAAHEP accredited program offers students the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Medical Assisting with an option to complete additional credits for an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting. Graduates of either option are eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistant’s national certification examination. The Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Medical Assisting Certificate Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org), on the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

9355 113th St. N #7709

Seminole, Florida 33775

(727) 210-2350

www.caahep.org

Mandatory Drug Screening and Background Check

Mandatory Drug screening and background checks are required during the second semester of the program and will be scheduled by the Division of Health faculty. Students must pass the mandatory drug screening to remain in the program. Students exhibiting signs of impaired clinical judgement related to suspected use of chemical substance, legal or otherwise, will be removed from the classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting immediately. Appeals can be made according to the process outlined in the MDST Student Handbook.

Students will be expected to meet health history, immunization, and background check requirements.

A list of technical standards required for entry into the program can be obtained by contacting the Program Director. No experiential learning credits are permitted in this program.

A grade of “C” or better in each required course must be achieved in order to graduate from the program.