Medical Assistant Training Program
Length of course: 35-weeks
Days of the week: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Upcoming classes:
March 5, 2024 – Nov 12, 2024
June 4, 2024 – February 11, 2025
September 3, 2024 – May 20, 2025
December 3, 2024 – August 19, 2025
Career Description: Medical Assistants (MA) perform a combination of clinical and administrative duties within a healthcare setting. These medical professionals commonly work under the direction of a physician in physician’s offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and assisted living facilities. Some common tasks a medical assistant will perform are:
- Obtaining vital signs
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Documenting patient’s medical history
- Collecting laboratory samples
- Performing medical billing and coding
- Drawing blood
- Answering and returning telephone calls
- Performing EKG/ECG’s
- Administering injections or medications
- Preparing exam rooms for procedures and assisting physicians with patient care
Career Outlook: The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics projects total employment for medical assistants to increase by 29% by 2026.
School Attire: Navy blue nursing uniform/ medical scrubs
Program Objectives: This course will focus on BOTH the clinical and administrative duties of the Medical Assistant. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam offered by the National HealthCareer Association (NHA).
Course Curriculum: Human anatomy and physiology, basic microbiology, infection control, decontamination & sterilization, medical terminology, legal principals, healthcare records, coding and medical billing, physical examinations, vital signs, nutrition and health promotion, assisting with surgical procedures, principals of electrocardiography (EKG/ECG), medical emergencies, assisting with medications, medical specialties such as pediatric care, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) behavioral health, neurology, etc. blood collection, and job seeking skills and strategies.
Admission Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- English Fluency (verbal and written)
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and to reach overhead
Program Tuition: $3299.00 *Add-on package available below.
Deposit: $450.00 (deposit is applied toward tuition cost and allows you to start the program).
Tuition includes:
- Registration fee
- Criminal background check
- MHA school patch
- Certificate, upon successful completion of the course
- Free work placement assistance
Required but NOT included in tuition:
- Lab fee $99.00
- Program Textbook: Kinn’s The Medical Assistant 14th edition $120.00
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Kinn’s Study Guide and Procedure Checklist Manual for Kinn’s The Medical Assistant 14th Edition $60.99
Certification exam - Uniform/Scrubs (Navy blue) price varies.
*Uniform, Equipment & Textbooks Package – $399.00: Uniform, Blood Pressure Cuff, Stethoscope, Registration fee, Criminal background check, Textbooks.
Payment options:
Weekly Payment Plan: MHA allows you to make pre-arranged, interest-free payments on your program. Please call to set up your payment plan.
Michigan Works: We are an approved training provider with Michigan Works. If you are currently unemployed,
you may be eligible to receive paid tuition and training costs through Michigan Works. Just contact the Michigan Works office
in your area and let them know that you are interested in taking the Medical Assistant training program at Michigan
Healthcare Academy.
Installment Plan: Our credit card processing company, “Square” offers financing for up to 12 months for approved students.
You may apply on their website at squareinstallments.com/apply/mham.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
All class cancellations must be in writing and sent to registration@mihealthcareacademy.com. Only partial tuition costs are refundable for the Nurse Aide Training Program. If you need to cancel a program, for any reason, you will be issued the following tuition refund after the refund charge is applied:
20% 8-14 business days before class starts
30% 5-7 business days before class starts
50% 3-4 business days before class starts
NO REFUND 1-2 business day before class and thereafter
*Costs associated with registration fees, textbooks, and school patches are non-refundable.
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