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Medical Assistant

Career Certification Program
Required Informational Session and Orientation

The Medical Assistant program provides training to obtain entry-level employment in the health care setting. The Medical Assistant performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of the physician.

Medical Assistants perform many tasks:
* Greets and interviews patients to obtain medical information
* Measure patient vital signs, height and weight
* Record information on patient charts
* Assist in examination and treatment of patients
* Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician
* Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
* Schedule appointments
* Updating and filing medical records
* Completing insurance forms/billing

Certifications:
* CMA (AAMA)
* Phlebotomy
* EKG Technician

Program Prerequisites:
* High School Diploma or GED
* Informational Session and Orientation
* TABE Assessment Testing - Reading 11th grade level / Math 10th grade level

The Medical Assistant program is accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Financial Aid: Pell Grant Eligible | Payment Plan Available | VA | TAA | WIA

Call the Adult Career Center at 330-729-4100 to register for one of the required Informational Sessions.

2011-2012 Consumer Information*
Program Length:         9 month certificate program
Certification Rate:      100%
Job Placement Rate:   83%
Tuition:                      $9,500.00 (includes books, fees and uniform)
Occupations:             Certified Medical Assistant; Medical Office Assistant; Phlebotomist; EKG Tech
CIP Code:                   51.0801
SOC Code:                  31-9092

*For privacy reasons, the following are not reported for Programs with less than 10 completers: On-time Completion Rate; Median Debt.



Fee:	$9,500.00
Hours:	1080
Book Required:	No

Click here for 2011-2012 Consumer Information for all full-time Career Certification Programs.