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High-demand, high-wage career field providing hands-on training in essential healthcare skills.
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Health Science — Medical Assisting
Location: Union City High School — Vision Corner
1st Year Schedule: 8:30 – 10:56 AM
- Enrollment: Juniors (seniors only when there is capacity)
- Concentrator status 1st Year
2nd Year Schedule: 12:50 – 3:16 PM
- Modified schedule: 1-2 days in class with 3-4 days at apprenticeship or work-based learning site
- Enrollment: Open only to students completing Year 1 and meet Health Care Program eligibility criteria
Are you service oriented, caring and compassionate, enjoy problem-solving issues, and have a love of science?
The Medical Assistant Pathway offers students hands-on training in essential healthcare skills, including patient care, medical administration, and basic clinical procedures. Through a combination of classroom instruction and practical experience, students gain the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue a career in the medical field. The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Pathway is the perfect place to begin your healthcare career.
Second-year students who meet eligibility requirements may participate in a healthcare apprenticeship during his/her senior year. The Healthcare Specialist program enables students to become employable so they can work while continuing coursework in the Ivy Tech Practical Nursing or Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) program or other healthcare program after graduation from high school.
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Indiana Mean Wage – All career and salary information cited from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Earn Credit, Gain Speed
| HS Courses | HS Credit | Ivy Tech Credit Coursework | Dual Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7168 Principles of Health Science | 2 | HSLS 100: Introduction to Health Careers | 3 |
| HLHS 104: CPR-Basic Life Support | 0.5 | ||
| 5274 Healthcare Fundamentals | 2 | HLHS 101: Medical Terminology | 3 |
| 7164 Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | 2 | HLHS 102: Essential Anatomy and Physiology OR APHY 101/102 | 3 |
| MEAS 225: CCMA Workforce Development Prep | 6 | ||
| IVYT Student Success Credit under review | 1 | ||
| Year 1 Total HS Credits | 6 | Year 1 Total Dual Credits | 16.5 |
CCMA Test Taken in May of Junior Year
Career Activities
- 1st year students will participate in a limited externship or extended job shadowing experience during year one to explore healthcare occupational opportunities.
- 2nd year students will participate in USDOL Apprenticeship/paid or WBL placement for 650+ Hours
| HS Courses | HS Credits | Ivy Tech Credit Coursework | Dual Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7255 Healthcare Specialist Capstone | 6 | HLHS 105: Medical Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HLHS 122: Electronic Health Records | 3 | ||
| HLHS 125: Behavioral Health | 3 | ||
| Year 2 Total HS Credits | 6 | Year 2 Total Dual Credits | 9 |
Program supported by Ivy Tech-Richmond campus and Reid Health.
Students who complete ENGL III and PSYC 101 along with the above Ivy Tech credits will be awarded the Ivy Tech Healthcare Specialist, Technical Certification.
Career Coaching
Students interested in pursuing a healthcare occupation that requires additional education beyond high school will be provided support for preparing and entering their desired healthcare program offered at Ivy Tech Community College. Additional support will be provided to students planning to enter the Ivy Tech Practical Nursing or Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) program to ensure they understand admission requirements and deadlines.
Work-Based Learning or Youth Apprenticeship
Second-year students who meet eligibility requirements may be selected to participate in a healthcare apprenticeship with Reid Health or participate in a work-based learning experience at local urgent care facilities, doctors’ offices, diagnostic laboratories, or other medical providers.
Certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (COV 2.0 score)
The CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) credential signifies that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in essential clinical and administrative skills necessary for working in a variety of medical settings. To earn the CCMA Credential:
- Meet testing eligibility requirements
- Complete a CCMA education training program
- Earn a passing score on the CCMA (150 question examination)
Postsecondary Credential
Ivy Tech Healthcare Specialist, Technical Certification (31 credits) (COV 3.0 score)
The Ivy Tech Healthcare Specialist Technical Certification is evidence that students have both clinical and administrative skills. It can be used by students to obtain employment in the healthcare field while they continue their education working towards a more advanced healthcare degree.
To earn the Ivy Tech Credential:
- Completion of 31 Ivy Tech credits from the Healthcare Specialist Technical Certifications program.
Guided By Experience
Meet The Pathway Instructor
RAZ-32 Career and Technical Education Instructors are experienced, credentialed educators who are dedicated to providing high school students with a positive experience as they embark on learning about a career field through hands-on learning, related academics, technical skills attainment, and engagement with local businesses and industry representatives.
Instructor: Ms. Brittany Barbour
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wright State University
- Master’s degree of Science in Nursing Education from IUE
- Post Master’s Certificate in Adult-Geri Primary Care Nurse Practitioner from Purdue University Global
- Instructor at Indiana University East in the BSN Nursing Program and now transitioning to Union City HS
Where The Road Leads
When You Finish...
- Meet Indiana Diploma Seal requirements for Employment Honors, Employment Honors Plus, or Enrollment Honors Plus for students earning the Healthcare Specialist Technical Certification
- Credentials of Value and Work-Based Learning:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (COV 2.0 score)
- Ivy Tech Healthcare Specialist Technical Certification (TC=31 college credits)(COV 3.0 score)
- Ivy Tech CCMA Development Prep Certificate (CT) (2.0 COV score)
- 2nd year students, USDOL Apprenticeship or WBL hours = 650+
- U.S. Department of Labor: Medical Assistant Certification (RTI & OJT)
- Work Ready: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, Medical Receptionist, Medical Billing Clerk, and more. CCMAs are essential team members at hospitals, urgent care facilities, doctors’ offices, and diagnostic laboratories.
- Postsecondary: Enroll in college to complete an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing or other healthcare occupations.
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