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Program Description
This program is designed to teach the qualified student the necessary skills required for gainful employment in the modern medical facility. A qualified medical assistant is capable of performing a wide range of duties, with a variety of technical detail. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will receive a certificate of completion and will have the option of taking a national certification exam through the National Career Assessments (MedCA) or through any other nationally recognized organizations to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA).
Program Overview
The objective of the Medical Administrative Assistant program is to prepare the graduate for entry-level employment as a Medical Administrative Assistant in a medical office, clinic, or other related medical facilities.
To become a medical administrative assistant, you will be required to learn the ins and outs of the administrative side of health care. You may not be working with patients directly like a nurse, but you will be required to help patients with scheduling appointments or billing for medical care. The duties of a medical administrative assistant are working with computers, telephone call centers, billing department, and ordering medical supplies. A person can expect to receive a large amount of on-the-job training because every hospital or medical center has a different way of operating its facility.
Course Listing
| Module | Lesson | Lecture Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAA001 | Introduction to Healthcare | 20 |
| MAA002 | Introduction to Health Insurance | 20 |
| MAA003 | Medical Terminology | 32 |
| MAA004 | Medical Law and Ethics | 20 |
| MAA005 | Health Psychology | 20 |
| MAA006 | Medical Administration | 45 |
| MAA007 | Introduction to Computers | 45 |
| MAA008 | Medical Keyboarding | 32 |
| MAA009 | Computers in the Medical Office | 45 |
| MAA0010 | Business Writing and Communication | 30 |
| MAA0011 | Medical Accounting and Finance | 45 |
| MAA0012 | Managing the Medical Office | 20 |
| MAA0013 | Medical Office Skills | 20 |
| MAA0014 | Medical Documentation | 20 |
| CD001 | Career Development | 6 |
| EXTRN – MAA | Externship | 300 |
| Total | 720 |
Entrance Requirements
Medical Administrative Assistant Program
To enroll in the hybrid (online and in-person) Clinical Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, and Patient Care Technician programs, students must meet the following criteria:
- 18 years of age or older
- Proof of high school diploma, GED or its equivalent
- Pass the entrance exam with an 80% score
- Current physical examination and immunizations (MMR (measles, mumps, rubella,), Tetanus/Diptheria booster, Hepatitis B Vaccine series/Antibodies, Varicella (chickenpox) immunity)
- Negative result for PPD (Mantoux test and negative chest x-ray) that is valid until the course completion
- Negative drug screen
- Criminal background check (CORI)
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and to reach overhead
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods
- Proof of personal health insurance
- Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
- Proof of COVID Vaccination or provide a valid exemption/declination document
- Proof of a current flu shot or provide a valid exemption/declination document
- Have an American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certificate before the start of clinical rotation/externship. This training is offered on campus by an approved American Heart Association instructor.
- Provide a valid government-issued picture ID (Passport, ID Card, Driver’s License, etc.)
- To attend any of our online classes, students enrolling in any hybrid program MUST have a personal computer, internet access and download Zoom.
Tuition & Fees
Non-refundable administrative fee = $50.00
Tuition = $6,500.00
Total school charges = $6,550.00
Other expenses:
- Uniform & Shoes = $50.00 – $150.00 (estimated)
- Book and supplies $1,300.00 (estimated)
- Optional Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification Fee $120
- MindTap online course access =$103.00 – $250.00
- CORI $25.59
- Basic Life Support and First Aid $86.50
- Immunizations/Physical/Drug testing $100.00-300.00 (estimated)
- PPD Testing $45.00* (estimated)
- Drug testing = $50.00 – $200.00 (estimated)
- Professional General Liability Insurance $45.00 – $75.00
- Personal health insurance $50.00 – $500.00 (estimated)
- Laptop/Tablet = $200.00 – $400.00 (estimated)
Method of Payment:
- Cash
- Cashier's Check
- Credit Card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express) – optional (a 2.99% to 3.99% merchant fee will apply)
- School Payment Plan
- Private student loans
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Other (outside scholarship, employer sponsorship, MassHire, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, SMOC etc.)