Des Moines Area Community College.

Medical Assistant Skills Grid

Reading Skills

Skill Level
1. Recognize common words and meanings. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Recognize task-related words with technical meanings. TAUGHT in the program
3. Recognize meanings of common abbreviations, acronyms, codes, and symbols. TAUGHT in the program
4. Identify factual details within text. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
5. Follow sequential directions to complete a task REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
6. Determine the main idea of a passage. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Use table of contents, index, appendices, glossary, section headings and subheadings. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Locate pages, titles, paragraphs, figures, or charts needed to answer questions or solve problems. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in text or visuals. TAUGHT in the program
10. Skim or scan to determine whether or not text contains relevant information. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
11. Cross-reference within and across source materials to select information to perform a routine. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
12. Use information entered on a form to complete a task. TAUGHT in the program
13. Combine information from multiple sources that contribute to the completion of a task. TAUGHT in the program
14. Select parts of text or visual materials to complete a task. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
15. Read column charts to obtain information. TAUGHT in the program
16. Locate chart information from a grid of rows and columns. TAUGHT in the program
17. Cross-reference charted material with text. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
18. Apply information from tables or graphs to locate malfunctions or select actions. TAUGHT in the program
19. Use flow charts and organizational charts to sequence events, arrive at a decision, or problem solve. TAUGHT in the program
20. Identify components within a schematic. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
21. Isolate problem components in schematics, tracing to cause of problem and interpreting symbols. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
22. Identify details, labels numbers, parts of an illustration, and parts from a key or legend. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
23. Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide. TAUGHT in the program
24. Interpret three-dimensional drawings of objects for assembly or disassembly. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
25. Determine meanings of figurative/idiomatic/technical usage of terms, using context clues as reference. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
26. Make inferences from text. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
27. Organize information from multiple sources. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
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Language Skills

Skill Level
1. Articulate words clearly when speaking. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Make standard English usage choices. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Adjust language level to the audience and the situation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
4. Spell general vocabulary words correctly. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Write key technical words accurately on forms. TAUGHT in the program
6. Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly. TAUGHT in the program
7. Write complete sentences. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Punctuate sentences correctly. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Enter appropriate information onto a form. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
10. Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
11. Transfer numbers, codes, dates and figures onto appropriate sections of forms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
12. Select relevant details for a written communication. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
13. Outline a situation by identifying key ideas and support details. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
14. Write brief, descriptive accounts of activities or transactions performed. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
15. State general impressions of an event or situation as they relate to specific reporting goals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
16. Summarize events and dialogue in an accurate, complete, and objective manner. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
17. Summarize the major points presented in a written communication. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
18. Generate a written communication according to a specific format (e.g., memo). REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
19. Write a report including necessary support documentation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
20. Identify intent, target audience, and essential details. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
21. Generate a written communication, arranging sections logically. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
22. Write a brief justification for actions taken and provide good reasons for rejecting alternative actions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
23. Appraise a written communication and make adjustments to improve clarity. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
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Math Skills - Whole Numbers

Skill Level
1. Read and write whole numbers. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Round whole numbers. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Add whole numbers. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Subtract whole numbers. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Multiply whole numbers. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Divide whole numbers. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Apply divisibility tests. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
8. Use correct order of operations. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
9. Recognize prime and composite numbers. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
10. Do calculations mentally. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
11. Estimate answers. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Fractions

Skill Level
12. Read and write fractions. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
13. Round to the nearest 1/2 or whole. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
14. Arrange fractions in order. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
15. Reduce fractions to lowest terms. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
16. Change mixed numbers to improper fractions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
17. Change fractions to equivalent fractions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
18. Add fractions. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
19. Subtract fractions. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
20. Multiply fractions. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
21. Divide fractions. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
22. Estimate answers. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Decimals

Skill Level
23. Read and write decimals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
24. Round decimals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
25. Arrange decimals in order. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
26. Add decimals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
27. Subtract decimals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
28. Multiply decimals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
29. Divide decimals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
30. Change fractions to decimals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
31. Change decimals to fractions. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
32. Use scientific notation. TAUGHT in the program

Math Skills - Percent

Skill Level
33. Read and write percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
34. Change percents to decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
35. Change decimals to percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
36. Change percents to fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
37. Change fractions to percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
38. Use ratio and proportion. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
39. Compute a percent of a number. EX: What is 6% of 40? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
40. Find what percent one number is of another. EX: 6 is what % of 8? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
41. Find the base. EX: 8 is 10% of what? NOT APPLICABLE to the program
42. Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
43. Compute simple interest. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
44. Compute compound interest. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
45. Compute percentages mentally. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Direct Measurement

Skill Level
46. Measure to the nearest 1/16 inch. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
47. Use inches, feet, yards, miles. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
48. Measure to the nearest millimeter. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
49. Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
50. Measure weight to the nearest ounce. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
51. Measure weight to the nearest gram. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
52. Measure angles to the nearest degree. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
53. Measure temperature (Fahrenheit). REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
54. Measure temperature (Celsius). REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
55. Measure perimeter. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
56. Measure circumference. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
57. Use an architect's/engineer's scale. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Computed Measurement

Skill Level
58. Convert from Metric to English units. TAUGHT in the program
59. Convert from English to Metric units. TAUGHT in the program
60. Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
61. Compute areas of triangles. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
62. Compute areas of trapezoids. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
63. Compute areas of circles. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
64. Use square inches, feet, and yards. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
65. Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters. TAUGHT in the program
66. Compute volume of rectangular solids. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
67. Compute volume of cylindrical solids. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
68. Use cubic inches, feet, and yards. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
69. Use cubic millimeters, centimeters, and meters. TAUGHT in the program
70. Compute mass from volume and density. TAUGHT in the program
71. Find degree of precision/accuracy of calculations and measurements. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
72. Identify significant digits. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
73. Use the Pythagorean theorem. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
74. Do geometric constructions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Statistics

Skill Level
75. Calculate mean. TAUGHT in the program
76. Find median. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
77. Find mode. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
78. Construct line, bar, circle, and picture graphs. TAUGHT in the program
79. Interpret graphs. TAUGHT in the program
80. Calculate simple probabilities. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Algebra

Skill Level
81. Use exponential notation. TAUGHT in the program
82. Use algebraic expressions (Ohms Law, gas laws, etc.). TAUGHT in the program
83. Simplify algebraic expressions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
84. Solve linear equations. TAUGHT in the program
85. Have the equivalent of 1 year of High School algebra. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Trigonometry

Skill Level
86. Use trig tables. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
87. Compute missing angles of triangles using trig. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
88. Compute missing sides of triangles using trig. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Miscellaneous

Skill Level
89. Work with non-decimal numeration systems (binary, hexadecimal). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
90. Use a calculator for basic operations on whole numbers and decimals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
91. Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
92. Use special features of a calculator such as memory and constant. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
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Learning Skills

Skill Level
1. Use effective textbook study techniques. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Take competent notes from lecture. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Take tests in objective formats. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Take essay tests. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Locate materials in library. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Plan a reasonable study schedule. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Follow sequential instructions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
8. Develop sequential instructions. TAUGHT in the program
9. Make accurate observations. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
10. Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
11. Classify or match items by their distinguishing features. TAUGHT in the program
12. Draw logical inferences based on observations. TAUGHT in the program
13. Identify cause and effect relationships. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
14. Given a problem, analyze the situation and identify and evaluate possible causes. TAUGHT in the program
15. Given a problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions and arrive at a workable solution. TAUGHT in the program
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Computer Skills

Skill Level
1. Operate a microcomputer system. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Demonstrate keyboarding skills. TAUGHT in the program
3. Use a word processing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
4. Use a desktop publishing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
5. Use a spreadsheet program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
6. Use a data base program. TAUGHT in the program
7. Use a graphics program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
8. Use a computer aided drafting program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
9. Use a computer assisted manufacturing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
 
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