Designing the Medical Assistant Certificate Curriculum
The DACUM methodology was used to modify and validate RVCC's Medical Assistant Certificate. DACUM is an acronym for developing a curriculum. It is a one or two day storyboarding process that provides a picture of what the worker does in terms of duties, tasks, knowledge, skills, traits, abilities and tools. The information provides the needed detailed information to develop a curriculum that addresses employer requirements.
- Date:
- 2012-12
- Primary Material Type:
- Development Tool
- Institution:
- Raritan Valley Community College
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 1
- Subjects:
- medical assisting, medical assistant
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- Hunterdon Pediatric Associates, The Doctor is In, Hopewell Family Practice, Somerset Valley Urgent Care, Morristown Cardiology Associates, Riverfield Family Health Center, Somerset Valley Urgent Care, Cornerstone Family Practice, Highlands Family Health Center
- Industry Sector:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
- Occupation:
- Healthcare Support Occupations -- Medical Assistants (31-9092)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Health-related Knowledge and Skills (34)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- Two academic semesters or 36 credits
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
- Quality Rubric:
- Other
- Quality Note:
- Quality is ensured through multiple clinical assessments and written exams. Students must become certified in order to become a medical assistant. The Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. www.caahep.org
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Consultations during development of instructional materials
- Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
- Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Course Note:
- Medical Assistant, Certificate
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