Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Clinical Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students
to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and other related tasks. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, chiropractor’s offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities.
The Clinical Medical Assistant Program
The purpose of this program is to prepare students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office.
This program includes 140 hours of classroom work and an optional up to160 hour externship.
RSU 24 Adult Education includes work-readiness skills and an optional (though encouraged) Math for Health Care online course into our CCMA program. Program is primarily face to face classroom instruction and hands-on learning.
Details
Hours
140
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
yes
Training Location(s)
Sullivan & Ellsworth, Maine
Local WIB
1 - Northeastern Workforce Board
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
refer to local Career Center
Refund Policy
no refund within 10 days of course
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
$160.00
In-State Tuition
$2,599.00
Other Fees
$75.00 Basic Life Saving Certification
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,834.00
