Medical Assistant

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Medical assisting students will be trained in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behavior areas for the purpose of preparing for entry-level positions normally available in a medical facility such as physicians’ offices, hospitals, urgent care facilities, or clinics. Students will be eligible to take the medical assisting certification exam at the conclusion of this program to obtain certification as a medical assistant.

Competencies to be achieved: The program provides the student with theory and hands-on training in basic and routine clinical and front office procedures. He/she will be able to conduct patient intakes, obtain vital signs, and perform phlebotomy, EKG, injections, and other clinical procedures. The medical assistant student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in administrative competencies such as scheduling, claims processing, and electronic health records management that bear on the practitioner’s relationship with the patient and that are required for entrance to this exciting career field.

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

$14,000

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

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Printed Study Guide 3.0 + Online Practice Test 3.0

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

Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope

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   WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
   

Name:  Joan Meyer, Program Director

Email: joan.meyer@azschoolofmedicalassistant.com

Phone number:623-900-7033

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   Direct Website link to the program: azschoolofmedicalassistant.com

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   Additional information:
   

• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Background check, some extern sites may require finger print checks.  Most hospitals and clinics will not employ individuals with felony records.

• Other requirements needed: Required vaccinations or vaccination records

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

1.All monies paid by the student will be fully refunded if the student chooses to withdraw from the school within the three-day period after having signed the enrollment contract.

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   If the student choses to withdraw after the three-day cancellation period, but before the first day of instruction, the application fee will be retained by the school.
   

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   If, after the three -day cancellation period expires, a student withdraws or is terminated after the instruction begins, tuition, minus the application fee will be determine as follows:
   

Proportion of Total Program Taught by Date of Withdrawal

Tuition Refund

10% or less

90%

More than 10% up to and including 20%

80%

More than 20% up to and including 30%

70%

More than 30% up to and including 40%

60%

More than 40% up to and including 50%

50%

More than 50%

No Refund

The percentage of the clock hours attempted is determined by dividing the total number of hours elapsed from the student’s start date to the student’s last day of attendance, by the total number

of clock hours in the program.

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   If the school closes or discontinues a course or program, the school will refund to each currently enrolled student all monies paid by the student for tuition and fees and all monies for which the student is liable for tuition and fees.
   

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   Students are requested, but not required, to notify the Director or designated school official if they are withdrawing from the school.
   

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   The date of withdrawal or termination is the last date of attendance by the student. Refunds are based on the student’s last date of attendance.
   

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   All refunds due will be paid within 30 days of the student’s last date of attendance.
   

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   Books, supplies purchased are the property of the student and are not refundable, except within the three-day cancellation period.
   

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   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

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: National HealthCare Association

• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes

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

 Yes (Explain):  Medical Assistants are employed in every state in various settings such as hospitals, clinics, cancer Centers, Dermatology offices, Med Spas and many others.

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

No:

 Accrediting Agency and link to website:  N/A

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   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.

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