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Medical Assistant

PLEASANT GAP, Pennsylvania | Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | ID: 170416

Overview

540 N HARRISON RD PLEASANT GAP, Pennsylvania 16823-8644
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Admissions Office:
814-359-2793
Classroom Training
Medical Assistant
Employment Skill Gain
Employment
Credential Skill Gain
Industry Recognized Certificate/Certification
Postsecondary Diploma
Occupational Certificate/Certification
$14,921.00 - $14,921.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

PSBVE and ACCSC institutional accreditation

Program Description

Medical assistants play a critical role in the daily operations of medical offices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. This CAAHEP accredited program prepares students to be multi-skilled members of the healthcare team. Students are trained in administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures commonly performed by medical assistants. The curriculum provides students with the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in medical assisting. Training involves a mixture of classroom, laboratory, and clinical components to prepare the student for employment upon graduation.  Graduates of this program meet AAMA requirements to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam.
 

Skills & Competencies

BIO-120,  Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of all body systems. 
HCC-120, Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology is designed to give the student a working knowledge of medical terms.  Students will learn medical prefixes, suffixes and word roots which can then be used to define most medical terms correctly.
 
HCC-150, Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Instruction is given in laboratory procedures.
HCC-122, Introduction to Medical Coding
Instruction will include how to develop knowledge and skills in diagnostic (ICD-10CM) and procedural (CPT) coding and insurance claims completion for a variety of health care insurance programs.
MAP-096, Medical Assisting Practicum II
The Medical Assistant student gains additional practical experience in a physician’s office or clinic utilizing skills and competencies acquired throughout the program
MAC-089, Medical Assistant Exam Preparation
This course prepares students for their AAMA-CMA certification test.
 
Other MA courses…
 

Additional Information

  • High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
  • 28 hours/44 weeks
  • 119111 - Medical & Health Services Managers
  • 07/31/2024
  • Full Time, Daytime

Service Costs

12,398.00
12,398.00
1,706.00
757.00
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Performance Measures

The training Service/Course had no enrollments during the reporting period.
No performance information is available to review.
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