Medical Assistant

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A.    Course Objective:  
Description:  Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for an entry-level position as a front or back office medical assistant in the health care industry. Students are trained in basic medical procedures for both the front and back office in clinics, hospitals and doctor’s offices.

The program is 36 weeks long and consists of eight modules. The first seven modules are 80 hours each and are conducted in a classroom and laboratory environment on campus. Tests and/or quizzes are administered weekly during each didactic module; however, there is no final examination for the program. The eighth module is spent in an externship consisting of 250 hours of on-the-job training at an approved extern employment site in the community.

Competencies to be achieved: This program prepares students for positions such as Medical Assistant, Clinical Assistant, Medical Records, Medical Lab Assistant, or Medical Administrative Assistant.

B.    Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): $20,900

C.    Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Pearson Comprehensive Medical Assisting MyLab e-code
Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals: A Word Building Approach 9th Ed.
Medical terminolgy Mylab eCode
Simcahrt for the Medical Office: Learning the medical office workflow
Simcahrt for the medical Office eCode
MA NOTES: Medical Assistant Pocket Guide
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

D.    Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
8GB SWIVEL FLASH BLACK FLIP-WHITE BOX 
MA Uniforms
Android 10 + Case

E.    WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: 
Name: Amelia Nishida
Email: nishidaa@ieccolleges.com
Phone number: (949)272-7234

F.    Direct Website link to the program: https://www.uei.edu/trade-school-programs/medical-assistant/ 

G.    Additional information: 
•    Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Recommended Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination and a tuberculosis (TB) skin test performed before externship.
•    Other Requirements: N/A 

H.    Additional information: Recommended Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination and a tuberculosis (TB) skin test performed before externship.

I.    Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): Included in website.

J.    Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
•    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 or No: Yes

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or optional Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) through the National Health Career Association (NHA).

•    Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: No
Career Pathway: N/A

•    Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
 Yes or No (Explain): No

•    Accredited Curriculum:  (This is referring to the course being accredited,  not the test or school)
Yes or No: No
 Accrediting Agency and link to website: N/A

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. Data not yet available. 

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