Healthcare Resource’s Medical Assisting Program is a 15 -week program. The program is comprised of 194 total hours. 62 lecture hours, 52 lab hours, and 80 hours of externship. The objective of the medical assisting program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions as medical assistants. phlebotomist, EKG technician and office manager. Medical Assistants are responsible for medical and surgical asepsis, recording vital signs, EKG's, administering medications, laboratory functions, administrative procedures including insurance verification and knowledge of procedure and diagnosis codes for billing, ordering of supplies, scheduling appointments and preforms all clinical duties expected of clinical medical assistant. This course may be presented as Hybrid class.

For traditional classroom setting, class will be held on Monday and Wednesday 9am – 1:00pm or 6 pm – 10pm. The online (hybrid) class from the course is offered on Monday and Wednesday as well from 6pm – 10pm. Instructors will host weekly, four-ZOOM sessions to review course material with students. The instructor does this by utilizing PowerPoint presentations and discussion. This is your instructional time with the instructor. After the ZOOM, students will be assigned readings in their textbook, projects, worksheets and case studies to facilitate learning. All quizzes and exams are administered in person. Online students must choose one day per week to come to class for skills check off (Monday or Wednesday). This day must be decided upon by the start of the course.

*Please note that lecture maybe 62hours in person for in-person delivery OR 62 hours online.*

Course Objectives:

• To prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

· Develop the basic skills, ability to perform skills and knowledge necessary to apply the principles or competencies performed in the health care industry

· Develop attitudes consistent with those expected of an individual working the health care industry

· Complete the requirements necessary for certification as a Medical Assistant

• To prepare graduates to maintain currency within their field through certification and continuing education.

Number of Weeks Before Completion:

15 week program

62 hours of online classwork (For Online Class/Hybrid ONLY)

62 hours of in-person lecture

52 hours of lab

80 hours of externship

Required Textbook & Resources

Today's Medical Assistant, 5th Edition by Kathy Bonewit-West BS MEd (Author), Julie Pepper BS CMA (AAMA) (Author) ISBN: 978-0443121777

Study Guide for Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures 5th Edition

by Kathy Bonewit-West BS MEd (Author), Sue Hunt MA RN CMA (AAMA) –

ISBN: 978-0443120817

Nursing Uniform (black scrub set) and non-slip stringed athletic or nursing shoes

Supply Bundle – Includes: Tote, Blood Pressure Cuf, Scissors, Stethoscope

Prerequisites:

17 years of age

High School Diploma or GED

State Issued ID

Social Security Card

Criminal Background Check with no negative findings

Negative PPD test (TB or chest x-ray)

Flu Shot (if during season)

Able to stand for long periods of time

Able to lift up to 50lbs

Able to meet the physical demands of the job role

**Special admission acceptance: High school seniors can enroll in any program. However, their certificate of completion will not be awarded until they graduate. Please be advised that a student’s age may affect their ability to take the certification test. **

Certification:

Upon completion of the class, students will be able to sit for certification via National Healthcare Association (NHA) or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). Students are responsible for paying their certification exam costs independently but must meet the examiner’s requirements to become “Certified.”

Course Cost

Application fee     - $75

Course cost   - $2900

Background Check  - $40 – 140 (depending on clinical site)

Student Badge   - $15

Proctoring fee   - $20

Supply Bundle - $100

Student Insurance  - $30

For payment plan (s):

(1) One payment of $2900; (2) Two payments of $1450 or (3) $500 down and three payments of $800  Or (4) 7 bi-weekly payments of $324.85.

A $25 late fee will be added whenever payment is beyond due date. Late payments cannot exceed a two week period.