MASST.CA - Medical Assistant - Certificate of Achievement
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Admissions Requirements
Admission Requirements and Eligibility
A minimum high school grade-point-average of C+ (2.5) or a minimum average score of 55 on the GED test, or a minimum college grade-point-average of C (2.25) for both transfer students and Henry Ford College students
The program is restricted and admits students based on space availability. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must see the Health Careers advisor for admission to the program and are highly encouraged to complete their admission requirements as early as possible.
Additional Program Requirements
Accreditation standards require that students do not receive compensation/payment, monetary or otherwise, from any clinical site for any portion of their clinical externship (course).
The following courses must be taken within the same academic year in the following sequence:
Fall - course
Winter- course
Winter/Summer - course
In order to begin the clinical procedures course of the program program, course, students must meet the following pre-requisites all with a B- or better:
And the following with a C or better:
course or higher
course or course and course
During the program the students will be required to submit proof of all of the following by designated program deadlines:
Active health insurance coverage
Completion of physical examination
Two-step tuberculosis PPD test (2-step TB test)
Evidence of required immunizations and titers.
American Heart Association, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification (AHA-BLS for Healthcare Providers card) valid throughout the program program (may be satisfied by course).
Valid driver’s license or state issued identification card with a photo.
Must pass the drug screen on the first test.
Criminal background check.