Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Secondary school diploma, Employment
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Our Certified Medical Administrative Assistant and Office Skills (MAA) program provides expert training for people seeking work in a medical office – or a position as an office assistant in any industry. Participants study and train to take a nationally recognized Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam.
The program incorporates face-to-face instruction and a 2- week simulated, model office on-line; participants will learn, practice, and apply real skills for medical offices. MAA topics include, but are not limited to: general medical office practices, scheduling, customer service and office communications, HIPAA, insurance forms, general billing and coding, overview of medical law and ethics, and career development.
Office Technology, Integrated Workplace Math, and Work Readiness are all key classes in our training program.
Site visits to several local health care facilities that regularly hire MAAs are included in the program.
Job shadows at local offices are also integrated into the schedule.
Certificate Opportunities include: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, CPR & First Aid, Northstar Digital Literacy Certificates, Work Readiness.
Supplemental and college pre-requisite classes offered by RSU 24 Adult Education: Medical Terminology (an extension of what is embedded in the MAA program), Anatomy and Physiology, Algebra 1, Biology with Lab, Chemistry with Lab.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
14
Hours
196
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Participants practice and demonstrate skills.
Training Location(s)
RSU 24 Adult Education and local health facilities
Local WIB
1 - Northeastern Workforce Board
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Assistance with local scholarships, Career Center
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
In-State Tuition
$1,700.00 Includes all materials and certifications
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,700.00
