Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Secondary school diploma, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The certificate program in Medical Assisting prepares competent entry-level medical assistants for
technical, clinical and administrative positions in physicians’ offices, hospitals and clinics. Medical
Assistants are involved in both patient care and administrative areas of a medical practice. Graduates
from this Medical Assisting program are eligible to sit for national certifying exams, provided they
meet all eligibility criteria.
Program Goals and Learning Outcomes:
? Display professionalism working as a member of a team, prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
? Demonstrate ability to meet the highest legal and ethical standards of the profession.
? Exhibit communications skills, recognizing and respecting cultural diversity, adapt
communications to an individual’s ability to understand, recognize and respond effectively
to verbal, nonverbal, and written communications, use medical terminology appropriately,
provide instruction to individuals according to their needs.
? Perform administrative functions, apply legal concepts within legal and ethical boundaries.
? Practice fundamental clinical principles by applying aseptic technique and infection control; and
complying with quality assurance practices. Actively participate in patient care by adhering to
established patient screening procedures; obtaining patient history and vital signs; preparing
and maintaining examination and treatment areas; preparing patients for examinations,
procedures, and treatment; assisting with examinations, procedures, and treatment; preparing
and administering medications and immunizations; maintaining medication and immunization
records; recognizing and responding to emergencies; and coordinating patient care information
with other health care providers.
Career Preparation: The Medical Assistant performs in a variety of positions including but not
limited to Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Lab Assistant.
Details
Hours
39
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Bangor
Local WIB
1 - Northeastern Workforce Board
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Title IV
Refund Policy
yes
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - ACCSC, AAMA
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)
$2,000.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$130.00
In-State Tuition
$16,500.00 total tuition cost
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$16,500.00 total tuition cost
Registration Fee
$30.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$18,660.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$18,660.00
