HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM

Ashley

Amy

Michelle

LisaChelsey

Introduction

Helping new students to be successful in the MA Program

Giving advice on how to study and take tests What to expect in classes/comps. Understanding teachers Networking Dress code Attendance Useful resources Words of Advice

Dress Code

Royal Blue Scrubs No Tattoos Showing No Body or Facial Piercings No Scented Colons Only one Ring Allowed Earrings should be Smaller

than Nickel Size White Closed Toed Shoes Name Tags Hair is to be shampooed Long Hair must be pulled back

Royal Blue Scrubs No Acrylic Nails Keep Nails Short/Clear Nail Polish

Only No Tattoos Showing No Body or Facial Piercings No Scented Lotions or Perfumes Only one Ring Allowed Earrings should be Smaller than

Nickel Size White Closed Toed Shoes Name Tags Hair is to be shampooed and pulled

back

Men Women

Attendance

Perfect Attendance = Money Toward Books!!!!

Class is going to be missed, you must notify teacher before class starts.

Class work is not allowed to be made up (Tests, Presentations, In Class Assignments)

Students are in charge of materials missed. Make sure to have someone who will take

good notes for you.

Core Classes

Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology Health Care Law & Ethic Introduction to Clinical Skills Patient Care Sciences 1 & 2 Pharmacology Microbiology & Urinalysis Hematology & Immunology Radiography 1 & 2 Medical Office Procedures 1 & 2 CMA Review Seminar Clinical Practicum

Tips for Note Taking

Before Class During Class After Class Taking Notes from the Text Book

Record your notes in the right column Reduce your notes into the recall column Recite out loud from the recall column Reflect on the information that you are studying Review your notes immediately and regularly

Method for Rewriting Notes

Overcoming Test Anxiety

Pre Exam Tips During the Exam Relaxation Methods

Before the Exam During the Exam

Self Verbalizations

Working In Groups

Groups are created for many reasons Foster collaborative learning Similar to what happens with coworkers on

the job Give ideas for constructive participation Practice your skills when working as a team

Getting Ready to Study

Study Area Concentration Ways to Deal with Distractions Strategies to Decrease Procrastination

Public Speaking

Be Prepared practice it before presenting Know your Audience Don’t read your presentation Talk to your audience Use visual aids and provide examples Maintain eye contact Use your voice effectively End on a high note

Time Management

Schedules Long Term Intermediate Short Term Task

Scheduling Tips

Stress Management

Healthy Diet and Exercise Count to 10 Handle one day at a time Take a break Journal Smile, Laugh, and Have a Sense of

Humor

Conflict Resolution

Be Specific Do not involve yourself in conflicts that

do not pertain to you. Depersonalize conflicts Limit your complaints to those directly

involved in the conflict Consider a mediator if problems get out

of control Pertains to conflicts associated with life

Comps

All Comps must be passed with at least a 70% or better.

Allowed 3 Attempts, After 3 times you must retake the Course.

Do’s and don’ts Don’t wait for the last minute to practice Don’t hesitate during comps Be confident in what you are doing

Practice/Open Labs Take advantage of open labs to practice Practice make perfect

Understanding Teachers

Insight color is Red Teaching at MSB for

2 1/3 Years Has worked in the

Medical Field for 10 years.

Teaching style is Democratic

Insight color is Green Teaching at MSB for 4

years Has worked in the

Medical field for 33 years

Teaching style is relaxed, but still have high expectations of my students.

Jennifer Potter Debbie Berglund

Networking

Blood drives Volunteering

St. Bens Children’s Home Health fair for kids

Tours VA Medical Center Bodies exhibit

Fundraisers Speakers

On the job experience Great way to met people

in the medical field Possible job opportunities Get your name out their Good way to practice your

interviewing skills Possible recommendation

opportunities

Medical Association Internship

Useful Resources

Library Neil and Carrie Fishbert Twain

Tutoring Center Someone available for all

subjects Career Services

Help finding a job and polishing your resume

Dana (Student Services)

Public Library St. Cloud Library SCSU Library

Childcare Busy Bee’s Daycare Kids Stop

Financial The Village Tri-Cap

In School Community

Words of Wisdom

Relax & Breathe Never give up and keep trying Take advantage of tutors Ask questions if you don’t understand Read the Chapters before the Lecture!!!