Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Diploma

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Program Name: Medical Assistant w/ Phlebotomy

A. Course Objective:
The objective of the Arizona College’s Medical Assisting program is to provide a sound educational environment for instruction and training to equip its graduates for entry-level positions as Medical Assistants. Duties of the Medical Assistant: Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. Upon completion of the program, students receive a Diploma in Medical Assisting. Typical careers include Medical Assistant, Front office Medical Assistant, Back office Medical Assistant

B. Total Cost of Program: $11,895 -Cost breakdown=Tuition  $8895 Tuition- $1500 books, $1000 IPad,supplies, $400 E Learning Resource fee, $100 scrubs, all listed under “C&D.

Items not included in Tuition: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) testing(post graduation): $155(est.) -or -Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) offered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) testing(post graduation): $ 95 ;Watch with second hand $20 (est.) ;White leather/synthetic shoes -$30 (est.) ;Notebooks, paper and pens $15 (est.) ;TB Skin test $20 MMR Vaccine $90 (if needed)

C. Book List:
Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies, 7th Edition, Math for Meds – Doses & Solutions, 10th edition, Memmler’s Human Body in Health and Disease, 12th edition, Computers in the Medical Office (Medisoft), 8th edition, Understanding Health Insurance, 10th edition, Terminology for Allied Health Professionals, 6th edition

D. Supply List:
Tablet, 2 sets of Scrubs, 1 lab / overcoat ,1 Stethoscope

E. WIA Contacts for Enrollment Status / Credential Verification:
Name: Jan Atencio
Phone: 480-373-0479
Email: jatencio@arizonacollege.edu

F. Website Link to Program: http://www.arizonacollege.edu/all-programs/medical-assisting/

G. Additional information:
• Exclusions: Some employers and externship sites require successful completion of a background check prior to accepting students
• Location of Testing Center: Both AMT and AAMA have testing centers throughout the greater Phoenix area as well as statewide.
• Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED and pass college entrance exam
• Other requirements:

H. Refund Policy:
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I. Credentials

• Industry Recognized: Graduates are qualified to test for certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or as a Registered Medical Assistant through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)

• Stackable: Additional certifications can be obtained such as a phlebotomy certification through American Medical Technologists. An A.O.S degree in Medical Assisting is available through the College

• Portable: Both the CMA and RMA described above are recognized Nationally

• Accredited Curriculum: The curriculum is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools (ABHES)

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