Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
1. Course Objective: Though medical assistants’ job descriptions vary from office to office, they generally have a set of shared duties and tasks. Medical assistants aid doctors by performing basic clinical procedures and handling a variety of administrative duties. They work in medical clinics, private practices, and hospitals to help keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. The Medical Assisting program at Carrington College is comprised of three educational areas: Clinical, Administrative, and Externship. Students enhance skills such as word-processing, typing and keyboarding. Throughout the program, professionalism, client relations, critical thinking, adherence to the ethical and legal requirements of a medical practice, and proper communication skills are emphasized. Graduates are prepared to function competently at an entry level in a variety of medical settings. Competencies to be achieved: Certificate of Achievement
2. Total Cost of Program:
Total Cost: $21575.00
Program Cost: $21,550.00
Graduation Fees (cap & gown) *: $25.00
CCMA Exam*: $165.00
*Fee is NOT included in tuition. Students will need to cover those additional expenses themselves.
3. List of books:
4. List of Supplies: Carrington College uses technologies and equipment to support the learning process such as: venipuncture chair/stations, EKG machines, exam tables, microscopes, incubators, autoclave, eyewash station, stethoscope, blood pressure cuffs, urine, blood and hematocrit centrifuge.
5. WIOA Contact:
Name: Ashley Duran Email: aduran@carrington.edu
Phone number: (628) 207-0860
6. Direct Website link to the program: www.carrington.edu
7. Additional information: Individuals seeking to enter this career field may be subject to screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks and drug/alcohol testing prior to externship, to attain occupational licensure/certification or employment and throughout their careers. Carrington College’s Library Services and Tutoring Services are combined within the Student Success Center (SSC). The SSC is the hub on campus for all student academic support. Included are all library services combined with tutoring, student services and specialized support to accommodate student needs. Students should refer to the Student Success Center section in the student handbook for comprehensive information. Students should refer to the Career Services section in the student handbook for comprehensive information Carrington works with every student on job-search strategies, job-market orientation, resume writing and interviewing techniques. Career Services are available to all active students and graduates without charge. Students should refer to the Career Services section in the student handbook for comprehensive information.
Refund Policy: Please review the Academic Catalog on www.carrington.edu
8. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each) Yes. Graduates of the Medical Assisting program are eligible to sit for one of the following exams: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by American Association of Medical Assistants http://www.aama-ntl.org/cma-aama-exam/apply, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists
https://www.americanmedtech.org/Get-Certified#177228-apply-online,
and Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate (CCMA) by National Healthcareer Association https://www.nhanow.com/certifications/clinical-medical-assistant
- Stackable: Yes Career Pathway: Carrington graduates are encouraged to enroll into the Health Studies Associate of Science online degree-completion program: Refer to the Academic Catalog for complete requirements.
- Portable: Yes. Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ACCJC www.accjc.org Arizona campuses are licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Board at 1400 West Washington, Room 260, Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 542-5709, https://ppse.az.gov/.
- Accredited Curriculum: No.
9. Job Placement: Does this program offer job placement services? (Yes/No): No
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
36
Hours
36
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1001 W. Southern Ave, Ste 130, Mesa, Arizona
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Name of Credential
Certified Medical Assistant
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant, Federal student loans, SEOG, Scholarships
Refund Policy
Program charges for the enrollment period in which the student withdraws are based on the students last day of attendance and the resulting percentage of the enrollment period completed unless other program cost adjustments are appropriate. Students completing 60% of the enrollment period will be charged 100% of the program cost for the enrollment period.
Please see full details in the catalog https://carrington.edu/catalog/ page 348
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
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
Testing/Exam Fees
$165.00 CCMA Exam
Graduation Fees
$25.00 cap and gown for graduation
In-State Tuition
$21,550.00 Program cost
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,550.00 Program cost
Total In-State Program Cost
$21,740.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$21,740.00
