Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
1. Course Objective:
Description: If you are looking for a career in healthcare where you can help others, prepare for an in-demand role as a certified medical assistant with Penn Foster's accredited, online Medical Assistant Career Diploma. You'll start to build real-world clinical skills that can help you prepare to work as a medical assistant with online and hands-on features, from wherever you are
Competencies to be achieved: This course can help you prepare to sit for the industry-recognized Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) - the cost of which is covered by your tuition, a $115 value. Students must first complete the program and pay the tuition in full.
2. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student, including testing, licensure):
Total Cost includes testing, licensure: Yes or No:
$2399.00
3. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if the cost of books is included in tuition):
Kinn’s Clinical Medical Assistant eBook
4. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): NA
5. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Luciana Coar
Email: Lucianna.coar@pennfoster.edu
Phone number: 570-961-4069
6. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.pennfoster.edu/programs/healthcare/medical-assistant-career-diploma
7. Additional information:
Admission Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent
Background check requirements licensing/credential: NA
Industry Standard background check requirements/restrictions for working in the occupation: NA
Other requirements needed: NA
Prerequisites:
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 or No:
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No:
Career Pathway (Explain):
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): You do not earn credits in the Diploma
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No:
Accrediting Agency and link to website: https://www.deac.org/student-center/directory-of-accredited-institutions/
9. Job Placement:
Does this program offer job placement services? (Yes/No): No
If yes, please explain what support a student can receive to obtain employment upon training completion
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
65
Hours
530
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Online
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Name of Credential
CCMA, NCMA, CMAC
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
NA
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
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
In-State Tuition
$2,399.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,399.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,399.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,399.00
