Medical Assistant
Course Description
Medical Assistants assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician or other health care practitioner. A Medical Assistant’s scope of practice includes both administrative and clinical responsibilities and may vary from state to state. Medical Assistants must be knowledgeable and possess skills in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical law and ethics, pharmacology, and medical office administrative procedures. A Medical Assistant’s clinical skills include vital signs, phlebotomy, electrocardiography, point-of-care testing, medication administration, and more.
Course Details
Cost: $4,000* with most supplies included
*Monthly payment plans are available.
*Students are required to cover the cost of disposable examination gloves, a blood pressure monitoring kit, an analog watch (w/second hand) and his/her own pink and gray scrubs to wear to each class.
Instructors
Tracy Stump
Dawn Benz
Upcoming Cohorts
Course Requirements
Prerequisites
High School Diploma or GED
9th grade reading level
Immunizations
MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tetanus, negative TB skin test, seasonal flu shot, COVID vaccine (for the externship)
Grades
Students must complete each class with an overall grade of 75% or higher to continue to complete the program, be placed for an externship, and receive a certificate of completion.
Additional Information
Externship
160 hours (unpaid) for those who successfully complete training. We have a training agreement for externship with Henry Ford Allegiance Health as well as many other health care providers.
Certifications
National Certification examination cost through the National Center for Competency Testing is not included in the tuition cost.