Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective:
The Medical Assisting program at Carrington College is comprised of three educational areas: Clinical, Administrative, and Externship. Students enhance skills such as word-processing, typing and keyboarding. Throughout the program, professionalism, client relations, critical thinking, adherence to the ethical and legal requirements of a medical practice, and proper communication skills are emphasized. Graduates are prepared to function competently at an entry level in a variety of medical settings.
Competencies to be achieved: Certificate of Achievement
B. Total Cost of Program:
Total Cost: $20,141
Program Cost: $20,106
STRF Fee: $10
Books & Supplies: included in program cost
Graduation Fees (cap & gown) *: $25.00
*Fee is NOT included in tuition. Students will need to cover those additional expenses themselves.
C. List of Books:
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies; Comprehensive Medical Terminology; Principles of Pharmacology for MA; The Paperless Medical Office: Using Optum PM and Physician EMR; The Career Fitness Program: Exercising your Options
D. List of Supplies:
Carrington College uses technologies and equipment to support the learning process such as: venipuncture chair/stations, EKG machines, exam tables, microscopes, incubators, autoclave, eyewash station, stethoscope, blood pressure cuffs, urine, blood and hematocrit centrifuge.
E. WIOA Contact:
Name: Ali Shaub
Email: alissa.shaub@carrington.edu
Phone number: (628) 239-1211
F. Direct Website link to the program: www.carrington.edu
G. Additional information:
Individuals seeking to enter this career field may be subject to screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks and drug/alcohol testing prior to externship, to attain occupational licensure/certification or employment and throughout their careers.
Carrington College’s Library Services and Tutoring Services are combined within the Student Success Center (SSC). The SSC is the hub on campus for all student academic support. Included are all library services combined with tutoring, student services and specialized support to accommodate student needs. Students should
refer to the Student Success Center section in the student handbook for comprehensive information. Students should refer to the Career Services section in the student handbook for comprehensive information Carrington works with every student on job-search strategies, job-market orientation, resume writing and interviewing techniques. Career Services are available to all active students and graduates without charge. Students should refer to the Career Services section in the student handbook for comprehensive information.
H. Refund Policy: Please review the Academic Catalog on www.carrington.edu
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Yes.
Graduates of the Medical Assisting program are eligible to sit for one of the following exams: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by American Association of Medical Assistants http://www.aama-ntl.org/cma-aama-exam/apply, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists https://www.americanmedtech.org/Get-Certified#177228-apply-online, and Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate (CCMA) by National Healthcareer Association https://www.nhanow.com/certifications/clinical-medical-assistant
• Stackable: Yes
Career Pathway: Carrington graduates are encouraged to enroll into the Health Studies Associate of Science online degree-completion program: Refer to the Academic Catalog for complete requirements.
• Portable: Yes. Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges ACCJC/WASC www.accjc.org
Arizona campuses are licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. Inquiries
concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Board at 1400 West Washington, Room
260, Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 542-5709, https://ppse.az.gov/.
• Accredited Curriculum: Yes.
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), http://www.abhes.org/
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
36
Hours
750
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Carrington College - Tucson (formerly Apollo College)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
yes
Training Location(s)
201 N. Bonita Avenue, Sutie 101, Tucson AZ
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Type of Attainment:
Certificate of Achievement
Name of Credential
Certificate of Achievement
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant, SEOG. Federal Direct Loan, Scholarships
Refund Policy
refer to program synopsis or academic catalog
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - ABHES, ACCJC/WASC
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
Graduation Fees
$25.00 cap and gown included
In-State Tuition
$20,106.00 program cost
Other Fees
$10.00 STRF Fee
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$20,106.00 program cost
Total In-State Program Cost
$20,141.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$20,141.00
