Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
MIG2987 – The Medical Assistant Certificate provides training for entry-level employment in a medical practice setting, with emphasis on the routine administrative and clinical tasks required in the day-to-day operation of offices and clinics of health professionals. It introduces students to telephone techniques and other front office functions such as filing and coding insurance claims, scheduling patients, and keeping electronic medical records. It also introduces them to back office skills that include taking vital signs, assisting with electrocardiograms and other special procedures, using medical terminology, and administering medication. The certificate’s externship course offers practical experience in a medical office setting. Prior to certificate completion, students take the Medical Assistant certification examination to become certified as Registered Medical Assistants.
Program costs:
Total cost of program for instate students: $3832.19
Total cost of program for out of state students: $8557.19
Instate tuition fee: $2295.00
Out of state tuition fee: $7020.00
Registration fee: $0
Cost of books: $292.19*
*Textbook costs subject to change without notice
Cost of supplies: $250.00
All exam/testing fees: $380.00
Graduation fee: $0
Other associated fees: Lab fees – $385, Uniforms – $50, Liability insurance – $40, Drug Screen – $65; test prep – $75
WIA contact and enrollment status/credential verification: George Self 520-515-5313
Website link to the program:
http://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2018-2019/2018-2019-Catalog/Areas-of-Study/Allied-Health/Medical-Assistant-Certificate-Major-Code-MEDA
Additional information: Program length is based on the minimum number of academic weeks.
Refund Policy: www.cochise.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2015-Refunds-of-Tuition-and-fees.pdf
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
40
Hours
27
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista, Douglas, Benson, Santa Cruz, Willcox
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Medical Assistant Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Please contact the Cochise College Fin Aid Dept
Refund Policy
www.cochise.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2015-Re
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc
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)
$292.19
Testing/Exam Fees
$380.00
In-State Tuition
$2,295.00
Other Fees
$615.00 Lab/Tech/Other fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$7,020.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$250.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,832.19
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$8,557.19
