Program Name: Medical Assisting
You Will Learn:
- Basic anatomy, physiology, applied mathematics and applied microbiology
- Administrative functions, basic practice finances, managed care/insurance, legal implications and ethical considerations
- Protective Practices
- Medical terminology, diagnostic coding and effective communication
Length of Program:
900 Hours (9 months)
5:00PM - 9:30 PM Monday - Thursday
Work Options:
Physicians Offices
Specialty Offices
Clinics
Hospitals
Urgent Care Facilities
Office Manager
Data Entry
General Medical & Surgical
Outpatient Care Centers
Dentist Office
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
How much you can earn?
ESTIMATED STARTING PAY:
$10.58-$18.19 Hourly
$22,087- 38,873 Yearly
Course Description:
Students will be trained in all areas that are necessary as a Medical Assistant. Coursework includes, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology I & II, Math, English, Law & Ethics, Computer Skills, Psychology, Child Abuse, First Aid, CPR and Human Diseases. After meeting eligibility requirements, students, will work at a local facility for 300-hours of hands-on clinical experience. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the RMA Certification Exam and Phlebotomy Certification.
Program Costs:
$8099.00 Including all books, supplies, graduation fees, industry certifications (including CPR), and insurance
Application Process:
- Career Coaching (optional).
- Application and Fee.
- Entrance Exam.
- Admissions Interview.
- Admittance (upon satisfactory entrance exam results).
Minimum Requirements:
- Interview with Teacher/ Coordinator
- Two step Mantoux TB Test
- BCI (state) and FBI (federal) background check
- Physician Release
- Current Health Care Immunizations
Certification/Licensure Information:
Certification(s) is available through the American Association of Medical Assistants. The CMA (AAMA) is considered the gold standard of medical assisting professionalism. The credential represents a medical assistant who has been certified by the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). The CMA (AAMA) means a professional edge, increased prestige among colleagues, and greater job security (AAMA, 2010). Upon completion of this 100-hour program, students may sit for the National Center for Competency Exam (NCCT) for Phlebotomy Technician.
Alliance Career Centre is a candidate for accreditation by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350. Telephone: 770-396-3898, Fax: 770-396-3790, www.council.org.
This ACC program is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.