Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
1. Course Objective:
Description: The program prepares students to work in the allied health care field. A medical assistant’s role and duties aid doctors by performing basic clinical procedures by handling a variety of administrative and clinical tasks. A medical assistant will work in medical clinics, private practices, and hospitals to help keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. The medical assistant program at MedStar Academy is designed for three educational areas in a fast-paced setting: Clinical, Administrative, and Externship.
Competencies to be achieved: Students will build skills in a variety of areas such as, operating in an EMR-electronic medical record system that will build knowledge throughout the program learning how to schedule appointments, charting, billing and coding for insurance purposes. Students will learn routine diagnostic and pre-post examination processes that develop skills in professionalism, patient advocacy, critical thinking, adherence to the ethical and legal requirements of a medical practice, and proper communication with cognitive skills. Along with hands-on skills in venipuncture, injections, EKG, anatomy and physiology, procedures, rooming a patient, wound care, vitals, CPR and other various skills to be successful working in many types of medical practices or specialty offices.
Graduates are prepared to function in an entry-level position. This is a Blended program that will deliver a learning experience with hands-on skills in school and in an online format. Students are required to complete an Externship in an approved health care setting. This is an opportunity to learn additional skills and a possible position at the end of the term. The program culminates in a Certificate of Achievement. Students will receive a diploma of accomplishment of the program in full by MedStar Academy and prepare students to take an appropriate certification exam related to their individual major through the NHA certification program. The National Health Career Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam. After completing the classroom curriculum 160 hours of Externship is required to obtain certificate completion.
2. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student, including testing, licensure): $9268.00
3. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): included
Navigate eBook Access for Jones & Bartlett Learning’s Comprehensive Medical Assisting SIXTH EDITION
Judy Kronenberger, PhD, RN: Julie Ledbetter ISBN:9781284275544 | c 2024| 1350 Pages
ISBN AND COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Printed Study Guide: 978-1-56533-269-0 Online Study Guide: 978-1-56533-270-6 Practice Tests: 978-1-56533-271-3 National Healthcareer Association is a division of Assessment Technologies Institute, L.L.C. Copyright © 2023. Assessment Technologies Institute, L.L.C. All rights reserved
4. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): i. EKG machine ii. Microscopes iii. Refrigerator iv. Working sink v. Eyewash station vi. Glucometer vii. Instruments for examinations and minor procedures viii. Biohazard sharp container ix. Biohazard waste container x. Examination table xi. Adaptive devices (walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches, gait belt) xii. Centrifuge xiii. Mayo stands xiv. Sphygmomanometers (manual and electronic) xv. Stethoscopes xvi. Adult and infant scales xvii. Eye chart xviii. Model skeleton xix. Autoclave xx. Thermometers (temporal, aural and oral) xxi. Electronic health records and practice management software xxii. Pulse oximeter xxiii. Designated phlebotomy station
5. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Robin Gogte
Email: director@medstaracademy.com
Phone number: 623-773-9000
6. Direct Website link to the program: https://medstaracademy.com/programs/medical-assistant/
7. Additional Information:
Background check requirements are Fingerprint cards.
Other requirements needed: Vaccine records must be turned in up to date, and Chromebook is optional.
8. 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/No): Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Approved by Postsecondary Education and planning to be accredited by 2025 through ABHES
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
(Yes/No): Yes
Career Pathway (Explain): Students will be able to work in the allied health care field and work as an Medical Assistant
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
(Yes/No, explain):
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
(Yes/No):
Accrediting Agency and link to website:
9. 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.
10. Job Placement
Does this program offer job placement services? (Yes/No):
If yes, please explain what support a student can receive to obtain employment upon training completion:
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
20
Hours
720
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
13760 N 93rd Ave Suite 202, Peoria, Arizona
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Name of Credential
CCMA
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Cash, Credit, Loans and scholarships when available.
Refund Policy
Tuition refunds will be issued within 30 days of the date of student providing complete information for a refund.
The percentage of the “clock hours attempted” is determined by dividing the total number of clock 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.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - AZPPSE
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
Graduation Fees
$25.00 cap and gown
In-State Tuition
$8,799.00 Tuition
Other Fees
$244.00 CPR Included in tuition , DPS Fingerprint card $94, CPR included in tuition, medical clearance $150
Registration Fee
$200.00 $200 Registration fee
Total In-State Program Cost
$9,268.00
