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Medical Assistant & Medical Assistant-Bilingual
Certificate Program
This program familiarizes students with the theory and hands-on skills necessary for entry-level positions in the medical assistant field.
The goal of the program is to assist on the Registered Medical Assistant practical and written exams throughout the course work.
These skills will enable graduates to qualify for work as administrative and clinical assistant, medical records clerk, medical office manager, medical insurance billing clerk, medical receptionist, and working directly with physicians.
This hybrid program is made available less than 49% of instructional hours via distance education therefore; it provides an excellent opportunity for students currently working in the business field to upgrade their skills and knowlege.
Courses in this program include:
| Catalog No. | Classes Listing | Lecture Hours | Lab Hours | Total Hours/ Credit |
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CS 100 |
Introduction to Computers |
45 |
45 |
90 |
BIO 100 |
Medical Administrative Aspects-(Hybrid) |
20 |
20 |
40 |
BIO 120,130,150 |
Medical Billing/Insurance Coding and Medical Office Software |
40 |
40 |
80 |
BIO 110 |
Anatomy & Physiology-(Hybrid) |
20 |
20 |
40 |
BIO 190 |
Pharmacology |
40 |
40 |
80 |
BIO 400 |
Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics |
30 |
30 |
60 |
BIO 410 |
CPR & First Aid |
20 |
20 |
40 |
BIO 420 |
Medical Professional Issues |
20 |
20 |
40 |
BIO 430 |
Patient Care I |
25 |
25 |
50 |
EP 300 |
Employment Preparation |
50 |
50 |
100 |
BIO 200 |
Externship |
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100 |
| Total | 310 | 310 | 720 / 34 |
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Click here to download Gainful Employment Disclosure.
| Program | SOC Code | Links to Occupational Profiles on O*Net | |
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Medical Assistant |
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O* Net Occupational Titles |
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31-9092.00 |
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Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Doctors Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Optometric Assistant,Clinical Assistant, Ophthalmic Technician,Optometric Technician, Outpatient Surgery Assistant |
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On-Time Completion Rate |
65.90% |
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Placement Rates (2009/2010 AY) |
72.70% |
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Median Loan Debt |
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* Title IV HEA Programs |
7488 |
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* Private Loans |
1468 |
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Current Estimated Tuition & Fees |
$14,041 |
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