Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The objective of PMI’s Medical Assistant program is 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.
Total Credits: 32
Total Curriculum Hours: 800
Total Number of Training Weeks: 35 (day classes)/40 (evening classes)
Total Program Cost $14,082; Program with optional costs $14,718; (tuition: $12,800; registration fee: $150; textbooks: $702; uniform: $165, Technology Fee: $265. Other associated costs: CPR/BLS: $10; NHA CCMA certification fees (optional): $150, laptop ($476)
Book List:
-Custom Career Prep; Lippincott
-Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook, American Heart Association; Channing Bete
-BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association; Channing Bete
-Practical Computer Literacy; Cengage
-Stedman’s Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing; Lippincott
-Comprehensive Medical Assisting; Lippincott
-Study Guide for Comprehensive Medical Assisting; Lippincott
-2016 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses; Lippincott
- Medical Insurance Online for Health Insurance Today (bundle); Elsevier
-Medical Assisting Certification Exam Review (with CD); Lippincott
-2016 ICD-10-CM Standard Edition; Elsevier
-Physician’s Desk Reference; Matthews
-2016 CPT Standard Edition, American Medical Association, Matthews
WIOA Contact and Enrollment Status/Credential Verification: Matt Snitzer: 480-324-3853; msnitzer@pmi.edu;
Website Link to Program: http://pmi.edu/Programs/Certificate/Medical-Assistant
Prerequisites: high school diploma or GED and the successful completion of a typing test.
Graduates of this program are granted a certificate.
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.
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizable portion of the industry sector) Yes or No: Yes, our MA program is recognized by the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) as an ABHES accredited medical assisting program.
Stackable: No Career Pathway: N/A
Portable: Yes; the medical assistant certificate will be recognized within the healthcare industry (doctor’s offices, hospitals, and other health care facilities) as proof of the student having received the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the expected job performance requirements as a medical assistant. The certificate will also qualify the student to take the nationally recognized certification exams (RMA and CMA) offered by the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) and the AMT (American Medical Technologists).
Accredited Curriculum: Yes; Accrediting Agency and link to website: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools; https://www.abhes.org
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
35
Hours
32
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Pima Medical Institute - East Valley Campus
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
East Valley Campus - 2160 S. Power Rd., Mesa
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Type of Attainment:
Certificate
Name of Credential
Certified Medical Assistant
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal Financial Aid
Refund Policy
Refer to Program Synopsis
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)
$702.00
In-State Tuition
$12,800.00
Other Fees
$165.00 Uniform; CPR/BLS; NHA CCMA certification fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$12,800.00
Registration Fee
$150.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$240.00 Technology fee ($240)
Total In-State Program Cost
$14,057.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$14,057.00
