Student Handbook

Physical Requirements For The Medical Assisting Program

Communication

• Oral Comprehension
• Speech Recognition
• Ability to read/write proficiently with comprehension

Physical

• Manual Dexterity - Physical Ability and motor skills necessary for the profession
• Ability to bend, squat, stoop and kneel
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Support the weight of a patient as necessary
• Standing for long periods of time
• Visual and Auditory Acuity including near vision

Mental

• Critical Thinking
• Time management skills
• Deductive Reasoning
• Privacy Sensitivity
• Information Ordering
• Ability to recognize skill limits and seek assistance
• Execute sound judgment
• Absence of any disability that would affect the safety of a patient
• Basic Computer use skills including word processing and spreadsheets

Professionalism Career Path

Medical Assisting is often a pathway to other health careers such as Medical Doctor, Physician Assistant, or Nurse and can provide the clinical hours needed to apply for these programs.