Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. COURSE OBJECTIVE: Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy’s Medical Assisting Certificate Program is to provide quality education and training in a medical office setting with a focus on hands-on learning to prepare students for entry level positions as Medical Assistants. Students must pass the CCMA exam to obtain employment and a 160 externship is a required part of the Program.
B. TOTAL PROGRAM COST: $8,800.00, Tuition Fee: $8,440.00 (rate applies to WIOA funded students) All Exam / Testing Fees: $160 (Included) National Healthcare Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA Exam, Registration: $200 (Included)
C. COST OF BOOKS: $0 (Included) Book List: Altrain Workbook and NHA On-line Study Materials
D. COST OF SUPPLIES: $0 (Included) Supplies include – 2 sets of uniforms, blood pressure and stethoscope kit, lab materials and supplies
E. WIOA CONTACT: Tiffany Lingenfelter, Director of Admissions, admissions@altraindental.com, (602)595-7289
F. https://altrainassisting.com/medical-assisting-program/
H. REFUND POLICY An applicant who provides written notice of cancellation within three (3) days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and federal or state holidays) of signing a Student Enrollment Agreement is entitled to a refund of all monies paid. No later than thirty (30) days after receiving the notice of cancellation, the Academy shall provide the 100% refund. An applicant rejected by the Academy is entitled to a refund of all monies paid. a. An applicant requesting cancellation more than three (3) days after signing a Student Enrollment Agreement and making an initial payment, but prior to entering the Academy is entitled to a refund of all monies paid minus a registration fee of $200.00. b. If 10% or less of the clock hours has expired, a refund of at least 90% of the tuition charges for the time period, minus the non-refundable registration fee. c. If more than 10% but less than or equal to 20% of the clock hours have expired, a refund of at least 80% of the tuition charges for the time period, minus the non-refundable registration fee. d. If more than 20% but less than or equal to 30% of the clock hours have expired, a refund of at least 70% of the tuition charges for the time period, minus the non-refundable registration fee. e. If more than 30% but less than or equal to 40% of the clock hours have expired, a refund of at least 60% of the tuition charges for the time period, minus the non-refundable registration fee. f. If more than 40% but less than or equal to 50% of the clock hours have expired, a refund of at least 50% of the tuition charges for the time period, minus the non-refundable registration fee. g. If more than 50% of the clock hours have expired, no refund is required. h. There will be no refunds for equipment, books, scrubs or supplies received by the Student before or during training. A student will be determined to be withdrawn from the Academy if the student has not attended any class for thirty (30) consecutive class days. All refunds will be issued within thirty (30) days of termination or withdrawal, and will be calculated from the actual date of termination or withdrawal. Official date of termination/withdrawal will be the last day the Student attended class. If a Student chooses to withdraw from the Academy after classes begin, he/she must provide written notice of their intended last day to the Registrar of the Academy, and it must be signed and dated by the Student.
G. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Entrance requirements include one of the following (1) High School Diploma or (2) GED, Desire to become a Medical Assistant and Personal Interview, and may not have any felony convictions.
I. CREDENTIALS: Industry Recognized: YES, The Certified Clinical Medical Exam (CCMA) exam is administered by the National Healthcare Association (NHA) and is accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Stackable: NO Portable: YES, Certifications is good in all 50 states. Accredited Curriculum: NO
J. CREDENTIAL ATTAINMENT RATE: N/A
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
17
Hours
313
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy, LLC
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
5750 West Thunderbird Road, Suite D480
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Name of Credential
(NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Private Student Loans
Refund Policy
Follows State Board for Post-Secondary Private Ed.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
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
Testing/Exam Fees
$160.00 CCMA Exam
In-State Tuition
$8,440.00 Tuition
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$8,440.00
Registration Fee
$200.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$8,800.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$8,800.00