Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Apprenticeship certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This program in partnership with Franklin Memorial Hospital is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes among other things preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs and a clinical externship opportunity at Franklin Memorial Hospital and other local healthcare provider offices for 160 hours. To be eligible for the clinical rotation, students must successfully complete the one day job shadow, our 140 hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements. Note: Upon successful completion of this program, students will sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
300
Entrance Requirements
None
School
RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult Education
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Spruce Mountain Adult & Community Education
Local WIB
3 - Central Western Local Area 3
Name of Credential
NHA National Exam
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
WIOA
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - National Healthcareer Association
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
Books (Estimated)
$285.00 Each student receives access to the 15th edition of the Clinical Medical Assistant textbook and workbook by Kinn. Along with Medical Terminology through the Cadueus International Publishing, Inc.
Testing/Exam Fees
$165.00 NHA Exam and Certification
Graduation Fees
$60.00 Cap, gown, and diploma cover
In-State Tuition
$5,280.00 Includes instruction, clinicals, labs, stethoscope, BP cuff, and watch.
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,515.00 Includes instruction, clinicals, labs, stethoscope, BP cuff, and watch.
Registration Fee
$10.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$500.00 Electronic device for online portion of class, 2 sets of scrubs, and nursing (non-slip, close-toed shoes)
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,300.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$6,535.00
