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Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants are commonly acknowledged as the most versatile member of the allied health team. This program meets the demands of the growing healthcare field by teaching the academics and skills necessary for a successful career as a multi-skilled Medical Assistant in today’s dynamic healthcare environment.

Included in the course are: Medical Terminology I and II, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, the Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Law & Ethics, EKG Training and Phlebotomy. In addition to focus classes, an externship is provided, connecting classroom learning with hands-on experience. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be eligible to take an industry/employer-recognized certification exam.

Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 4:00pm – 10:00pm

Students must attend a mandatory orientation held the week prior to classes beginning.

WorkKeys test required before taking this course.

Information regarding orientation will be sent to the students at a later date.

Tuition fee: $5,500

· Includes book usage, lab fees and certification exam fee.

· Financial Aid and Veteran’s Educational benefits are available for those who qualify.

· A high school diploma or GED is required.

· Students must meet with the Transitions Enrollment Coordinator and Financial Aid Coordinator prior to signing up for this program.

· For an appointment, call 419-238-5411 ext. 121 or toll-free at 1-800-686-3944 ext. 121.

Gainful Employment Disclosure 2009-2010 class

MA0909 (12 out of 18) MA0410 (14 out of 16)

On-time completion Rate: 76% (26 out of 34 from 2009-2010 school year)

Median Debt Amount: $0.00 (2009-2010 school year)

Tuition/fees charged to complete program: $5439.00* (2009-2010 school year)

*$4,999.00 tuition & books, $440 supplies/fees, no room or board, no on-campus housing

Job Placement Rates: N/A

SOC Code: 31-9092 (Standard Occupational Classification; system is used by Federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data.)

ONet Link http://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=15-1041 (ONET Online is created for the U.S. Department of Labor)

CIP Code: 51.0801 (Classification of Instructional Program; codes (comprised of six numerical digits) are used to track courses and are reported to the NM Higher Education Department and to the federal government.)

OPEID Code 03095600 (Identification number used by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) to identify schools that have Program Participation Agreements (PPA) so that its students are eligible to participate in Federal Student Financial Assistance programs under Title IV regulations. This is a 6-digit number followed by a 2-digit suffix used to identify branches, additional locations, and other entities that are part of the eligible institution.)

Credential Level: 01 (Undergraduate certificate; levels are determined by Federal government)