Medical Assistant
CIP 510801
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS)
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Description | Employment Opportunities | Cost
Mission and Program Description:
The mission of this program is to prepare students for employment in private and large group physician's offices, clinics, hospitals, medical records, laboratories and/ or insurance companies. Supervised/preceptor clinical activities are included. Prior to clinical, the student must present CPR card for Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
Upon completion of this competency-based program, students are eligible to take the National Certification exam from the National Association for Health Professionals.
Length of Program:
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30 Semester Credit Hours
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Education Requirements:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Placement Exam Scores: |
Spring 2008 Program Placement Score Chart (PDF) |
CTS (Fall 07) |
COMPASS Scores: Read 70; Math 36; Engl./Writ. 33
ACT Scores: Read 15; Math 16; Engl./Writ. 14
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Approximate Total Cost of Books and Supplies:
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Contact the Student Affairs Office of the campus of your choice
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Certification: |
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant |
The objectives of the Medical Assistant program are as follows:
- To offer competency based curriculum in the medical assistant field that includes basic body structure and function; law and ethics, administrative and clinical procedures, pharmacology, and professionalism needed for success on the job.
- To provide skills training and clinical experiences necessary to secure employment in the health care industry and make immediate and future decisions regarding job choices and educational growth.
- To provide continuing education opportunities for employees seeking upgrade training in the medical assistant field.
- To provide re-training opportunities for displaced workers within the region.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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COST
An application or re-application fee and a testing fee per component are charged for each Application for Admission submitted.
Tuition is paid by the semester. (SEE - Tuition and Fees) Students are also required to purchase books and supplies separately. Contact your host campus for a complete projected cost of this program.
The college accepts cash, personal and company checks, MasterCard or Visa for all fees. A percentage of tuition and fees are refundable up to the tenth day of instruction. No refund will be made after the tenth day.
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