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MEDICAL ASSISTING
(946
HOURS, 39 WEEKS)
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Why Now?
As our nation’s population and our knowledge about the importance of preventative health continue to grow, so too does the need for healthcare workers. Prepare for employment in a physician’s office, clinic, or hospital through this accredited program.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Students will gain practical experience through a 160-hour unpaid practicum activity. They will also learn the following throughout this 39-week program:
• Medical law & ethics
• Medical terminology/anatomy & physiology
• Electronic Health Records
• Clinical procedures
• Administrative procedures
• Phlebotomy
• First Aid/CPR
• Communication skills and more!
• 160 hour unpaid practicum must be completed during daytime work hours.
• May be required to complete (at student’s expense) immunization/titers, drug screening, physical exam and/ or background check prior to placement.
• 90% attendance with a C average (70%) grade or better required for practicum placement.
• Students must successfully pass all the Psychomotor and Affective Competencies with a 70% or better and an overall average of 70% or better in Cognitive Objectives in order to pass the course and/or progress in the program. Students have two opportunities to pass a competency, with remediation as needed.
The Polaris Career Center Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program, 9355 113th St. N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, phone: 727.210.2350, fax: 727.210.2354, email: Mail@caahep.org.
Get Certified
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR and Heartsaver First Aid
Careers
Medical Office Receptionist ~ $31K/year
Medical Assistant ~ $38K/year
Patient Biller/Scheduler ~ $39K/year
Total Program Cost: (Tuition, Books & Supplies, Materials & Assessments): $10,995
Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sept. 5, 2023 - June 17, 2024 (approx. end date)
Program Orientation: Aug. 31, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m.
Cost of uniform is not included.
