Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective: Description: To develop in students the personal traits and professional skills needed to perform as competent entry-level Medical Assistants. The program provides students with knowledge of anatomy and physiology, routine laboratory procedures, and patient care procedures commonly performed in medical offices. Competencies to be achieved: Office Management. Introduction to Insurance and Coding. Business Writing and EHR. Examination Techniques. Clinical Aspects of Coding and Billing. Surgical Procedures. Pharmacology. Medical Office Laboratory Procedures. Medical Office Lab Procedures. Medical Specialty Procedures.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$14,094 / $14,570 (hybrid)
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Career Prep Sequence Career Prep, 2nd Custom Edition; T Lochhaas, R DeLaet; BJ Cohen, A DePetris; CP McKeague; Wolters Kluwer, 2017; ISBN 9781496373793 BLS for Healthcare Providers; American Heart Association/Channing Bete Company (2015 AHA guidelines); ISBN 9781616694074 Heartsaver® First Aid Student Workbook, American Heart Association/AHA (2015 AHA guidelines); Channing Bete Company; ISBN 9781616694227
Stedman’s Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, 7th edition, Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins, 2011; ISBN 9781608316922 Classroom set. Professional Program MA Bundle Medical Assistant & Medical Administrative Assistant, 2nd custom edition; J Kronenberger, J Ledbetter; Wolters Kluwer, 2016; ISBN 9781496339478 Medical Assistant & Medical Administrative Assistant Study Guide, 2nd custom edition; J Kronenberger, J Ledbetter; Wolters Kluwer, 2016; ISBN 9781496339461 2018 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses; AM Karch; Wolters Kluwer; ISBN 9781496371935 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins’ Medical Assisting Exam Review for CMA, RMA & CMAS Certification (with CD), 4th edition; HJ Houser, JR Sesser; Wolters Kluwer, 2016; ISBN 9781451192568
SimChart for the Medical Office: Learning the Medical Office Workflow (workbook of assignments to accompany SimChart online); Elsevier, 2017; ISBN 9780323497923 Classroom Set. SimChart Student Access-Code Card; Elsevier, 2017; ISBN 9781455753185 Health Insurance Today: A Practical Approach (textbook and workbook), 6th edition; J Beik; Elsevier, 2017; ISBN 9780323581851 2018 ICD-10-CM Standard Edition; CJ Buck; Saunders/Elsevier, 2017; ISBN 978032343070 Classroom Set Physicians’ Desk Reference, 2017; Thomson Publications/Matthews Book Company; ISBN 9781563638381 Classroom Set CPT® 2018 Standard Edition; American Medical Association, 2018; ISBN 9781622026005
D. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Julie Becerra
Email: jbecerra@pmi.edu
Phone number: 520-326-1600 ext. 31122
E. Direct Website link to the program:
https://pmi.edu/programs/certificate/medical-assistant
F. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
REFUND POLICY: Refunds are calculated on the tuition and registration fee only. No refunds will be due on textbooks, uniforms and supplies. Full refunds will be issued in the event courses/programs are discontinued. Refunds for a cancellation are made within 30 days from the date of cancellation. A cancellation fee is not charged if the applicant cancels the enrollment within 3 business days of signing an Enrollment Agreement, but prior to starting classes. 1. A student terminating training within first 10% of enrollment period is entitled to a refund of: 90% less $100 cancellation charge. 2. A student terminating training after 10% but within the first 30% of the enrollment period is entitled to a refund of 70% less $100 cancellation charge. 3. A student terminating training after 30% but at or within the first 60% of the enrollment period is entitled to a refund of 40% less $100 cancellation charge. 4. A student terminating training after 60% of the enrollment period is not entitled to a refund.
Credentials: Industry Recognized: NO Stackable: YES HCA degree Portable: NO
• Accredited Curriculum:YES
Accrediting Agency and link to website: ABHES https://www.abhes.org
J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. 84.91%
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
35
Hours
32
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Tucson
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Type of Attainment:
Certificate
Name of Credential
Certified Medical Assistant
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal Financial Aid
Refund Policy
Prorated on time enrolled less $100 cancel fee
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,190.00 1190 for Hybrid 714 for ground
In-State Tuition
$12,800.00
Other Fees
$265.00 Technology fee
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$12,800.00
Registration Fee
$150.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$165.00 Uniforms
Total In-State Program Cost
$14,570.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$14,570.00
