Medical Assistant

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Medical Assistant-Certificate

Program Objective:

This program will provide students with a working knowledge of front and back-office skills to prepare the student for direct employment in a medical practice setting. Students will be prepared for the national credentialing exam.

Description:

This program will provide students with a working knowledge of front and back-office skills to prepare the student for direct employment in a medical practice setting, as well as the general education courses required for completion of Applied Associate of Science.

Competencies to be achieved (22 credits):

AHE 101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (3 Credits)

AHE 119 THE BASICS OF BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION (4 Credits)

MDA 120 MEDICAL OFFICE (4 Credits)

MDA 121 MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (6 Credits)

MDA-241 MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXTERNSHIP (5 CR.)

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to the student including testing, certification): 

In-State: $4723.00 - Includes tuition, additional fees, textbooks (prerequisite, corequisite and core courses), and program requirements. *Price is based on maximum cost.

Out-of-State: $5757.00- Includes tuition, additional fees, textbooks (prerequisite, corequisite and core courses), and program requirements. *Price is based on maximum cost.

Note: Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supply costs reviewed annually and may be modified as needed 

Tuition (effective summer 2024):

In-State: $2,134.00 

Out-of-State: $3168.00

Tuition Schedule: https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees

Additional Fees (effective summer 2024):

Course Fees

MDA-120: $250.00 Fee

MDA-121: $450.00 Fee

MDA-241: $486.00 Fee

Technology Fee: $110.00 ($5 per credit hour)

 Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Examination: included in course fees.  Certification is through a third-party organization (the National Healthcare Association). The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential is needed for many employers.  NHA Medical Assistant (CCMA) Online Study Guide 2.0 + Online Practice Test 2.0: included in course fees

Total Additional Fees: $1301.00

Books:

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

AHE 101 – Medical Terminology, Chabner, Davi Ellen (ISBN: 9780323551458)  $75.00

AHE 119 - Cengage Unlimited Access, 18th ed. (ISBN 9780357700013) $120.00

MDA 120 - Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, 9TH ed. (ISBN 97803575028), $150.00

MDA 121 - Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, 9TH ed. (ISBN 97803575028) $150.00.  Note: Same as MDA 120; will not need to repurchase book if students complete within the same academic year.

MDA 241 - Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, 9TH ed. (ISBN 9780357502815), $150.00.  Note: Same as MDA 120; will not need to repurchase book if students complete within the same academic year.

Total books cost: $645.00

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

Personal cost to the student (cost may vary based on personal preference).

Additional Supply Requirements:

Uniform: $40

Program Patch: $15

White or Black Shoes: $40

CPR Card: $130 

Fingerprint Clearance Card: $95

Tuberculosis Screening: $20

Drug Test: $38

Physical Exam: $150 

Watch-indicating seconds: $20

Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope: $100

Total Supply Cost: $648

WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:

Name: Yaneli Pasillas-Miller

Email: Yaneli.Pasillas@azwestern.edu

Phone number: 928-314-9560 or 928-669-2214

Direct Website link to the program:  https://www.azwestern.edu/sites/default/files/degrees-and-certificates/occupational-certificate/Medical%20Assistant.pdf

Additional information:

Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: 

Proof of legal presence in United States 

Other program requirements: 

CPR Healthcare Provider (BLS) or Professional Rescuer Certification 

Fingerprint Clearance 

Tuberculosis Screening 

Up-to-date Immunizations

Drug Test 

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

https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college

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: National Healthcare Association.

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: Yes

Career Pathway: Associates of Applied Science in Medical Assistant

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)

Yes or No (Explain): Yes, May be transferred to other regions without additional training

Accredited Curriculum: (This refers to the course being accredited, not the test or school)

Yes or No: Yes, Higher Learning Commission

Link to Accrediting Website: https://www.hlcommission.org/

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. New program, no data.

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