Welcome & Introductions-Sharing News and Knowledge

Led By: Laura Ahonen, Associate Dean of Allied Health and Human Services

College-Wide Initiatives

Led By: Laura Ahonen, Associate Dean of Allied Health and Human Services

Follow-Up from Last Fall Advisory Meeting

Led By: Nicole Roberts, MA Program Director, Faculty

  • Previous suggestions explored
  • Changes Achieved
  • Shifts in changes
Program Goals & Learning Objectives: Reviewing and Revising

Led By: Nicole Roberts, MA Program Director, Faculty

Medical Assistant Program Goals

Workforce Training and Professional Development Initiatives

Led By: Workforce Training Staff Member or AD

Industry Trends

Led By: Advisory Board Members

Annual Report and Outcomes: Monitoring Needs and Expectations Program Updates

Led By: Nicole Roberts, MA Program Director/Faculty

  • Accreditation Thresholds
  • Graduate Surveys
  • Employer Surveys
  • Resource Assessment
  • Upcoming MAERB reaccreditation visit
Other Assessment Results: Monitoring Needs and Expectations Student Perspective

Led By: Medical Assistant Student

  • NTC Medical Assistant Program experience
Other Assessment Results: Monitoring Needs and Expectations Employer Perspective

Led By: Industry Partners

  • How has the program prepared students for employment? Do you have any areas or suggestions for improvement?
Program Modifications Discussion- Responsiveness to Change

Led By: Nicole Roberts, MA Program Director/Faculty

  • Course changes
  • Practicum updates
  • Curriculum
    • Content
    • Sequencing
    • Required minimums reviewed & approved
    • Competencies
Substantive Changes- Responsiveness to Change

Led By: Nicole Roberts, MA Program Director/Faculty

  • Fall 2025 Human Body in Health & Disease offered in-person vs. online
  • Spring 2026 Pharmacology for Allied Health offered in-person vs. online
Facilities/Equipment

Led By: Nicole Roberts, MA Program Director/Faculty

No new updates currently

MA Program Strengths and Areas of Improvement

Led By: All

Other Business

Led By: All

Next Meeting Schedule: Spring 2026 Advisory Committee Summit – Wednesday, April 15, 2026