Medical Office Specialist

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALIST

SYNOPSIS

A. Course Objective (Description; Competencies to be achieved)

The Medical Office Specialist Training Program is a 11 – week program of full time instruction with a total of 309 clock hours designed to provide students with the necessary skills to obtain entry level employment in a medical facility. Students are cross trained in both the clinical and administrative duties that are required to work effectively and productively in a medical setting. Students will receive didactic, theoretical and information via classroom lecture, demonstration of clinical skills, perform research, classroom presentations, develop a variety of patient teaching plans and a thorough understanding of pharmacology and medication administration. Units of study include, but not limited to, computer skill training, vital signs, ECG’s, laboratory testing, blood draws, injections, pharmacology, anatomy & physiology, coding, appointment scheduling, CPR & First Aid, psychology and medical record management – both paper & electronic.

Requirements: 18 yrs. Of age or older; High School Diploma or GED; Pass the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE); Students must obtain 8.0 score to enroll in classes at the College of Health Careers and/or under the discretion of the President & CEO student may be admitted to the program.

B. Total cost of program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):

Program Cost: $5,372.00

Tuition: $4,728.00

Registration: $32.00

Books: $120.00

Uniforms: $60.00

Supplies/Material: $60.00

Certification Exam: $372.00

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition) Learning Resources:

Kinn’s The Medical Assistant 13th Edition Applied Learning Approach; Kinn’s The Medical Assistant 13th Edition Student Study Guide & Procedure Checklist Manual; Virtual Medical Office for Medical Assisting, 1st Edition, Study Guide with Online Simulation

D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):

Watch with sweep second hand; Stethoscope; Blood Pressure Cuff; Uniforms (scrubs)

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status/Credential Verification: Lorena Zendejas, M. Ed.; lzendejas@rcbh.edu; 928-315-7600;

F. Direct Website link to the program: http://collegeofhealthcareers.rcbh.edu;

G. Additional information; Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:

None.

H. Refund Policy:

Refund policy is available through the school catalog and the school website; http://collegeofhealthcareers.rcbh.edu;Pg.44

I. Credentials (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

Yes; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector) Yes. Medical Office Specialist is industry nationally recognized through National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

• Stackable: Yes; It may be compliment to another credential such like EKG, and CPT
  

• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies): Yes. Some neighboring States will due to it is a National Certification.

• Accredited Curriculum: (this is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school): Yes. Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); AZ Private Post-Secondary Education Department

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): 100% Credential Attainment Rate.

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