In-person
Essex, Hunt Valley, Randallstown
Medical Assistants perform clinical duties and some administrative duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, taking EKGs, and administering medications (e.g. flu shots) as directed by a physician. The Medical Assistant course series prepares students to take the national certification exam to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association. The MA 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).Students must be computer literate and have access to a computer. The student should meet the technical standard requirements. To be successful in the Medical Assistant program, you should have motivation, self-discipline, and the desire to help others in a health-care setting.According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024), employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 15 percent from 2023 to 2033 - much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase demand for preventive medical services, which are often provided by physicians. As a result, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to see more patients.The medical assistant can also be employed in numerous specialty practices.
CPR and First Aid classes REQUIRE 100% attendance. Students arriving late to class will not be admitted. Late arrival to, or early exit from, class will also result in a failing grade and no refund. Students will then be required to retake the class at their expense.
Module I
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
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or |
Medical Terminology for Health Occupations
Medical Terminology Online |
30 |
Programmed Learning Approach to Medical Terminology, 3rd Edition Price is approximately $67.75 |
$349 T-$105/F$244 |
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Introduction to Health |
30 |
Core Concepts in Health; published by Insel/Roth; 9781265493684 $133.35 |
$349 T-$105/F-$244 |
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Introduction to Healthcare Systems |
15 |
Introduction to Health Care, 5th edition; published by Mitchell and Haroun; 9780357123072; $159.95 |
$209 T-$63/F-$146 |
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or |
Basic Math Skills for the Healthcare Worker
Basic Math Skills for Heathcare Workers Online |
10 |
Handouts online |
$155 T-$47/F-$108 |
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Essential Skills for the Healthcare Professional |
20 |
Handouts online |
$189 T-$57/F-$132 |
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Module I Totals: |
105 |
$361.05
|
$1,251 T-$377/F-$874 |
Module II
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
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|
or |
Anatomy and Physiology For Healthcare Workers Online |
30 |
The Human Body in Health & Disease; Patton & Thibodeau, Elsevier Mosby; 8th edition; 978-0-323-734165; $74.60 |
$349 T-$105/F-$244 |
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Pharmacology |
18 |
Same as Basic Patient Intake |
$289 T-$87/F-$202 |
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Medicine Administration |
18 |
Same as AHE 577 |
$289 T-$87/F-$202 |
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Basic Patient Intake |
50 |
Comprehensive Medical Assisting Text & Study Guide Package; Jones & Bartlett; 6th edition textbook: 9781284256666; $149.65, study guide: 9781284256680; $68.95 |
$699 T-$210/F-$489 |
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Basic EKG Technician Training |
20 |
Huszars ECG & 12 lead Interpretation, 6th Edition; published by Elsevier; 978-0-323-711951; $78.90 |
$455 T-$137/F-$318 |
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|
or |
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Online |
75 |
Same as AHE 796 |
$875 T-$263/F-$612 |
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Module II Totals: |
211 |
$303.15 |
$2,956 T-$889/F-$2,067 |
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Module III
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
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Phlebotomy |
60 |
Phlebotomy Essentials, Enhanced 8th Edition, Author: Ruth McCall Price is approximately $109.95 |
$1,295 T-$389/F-$906 |
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Intermediate Patient Intake |
70 |
Same as CMAA AHL 929 |
$999 T-$300/F-$699 |
|
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Introduction to Laboratory Techniques |
36 |
Same as CMAA AHL 929 |
$939 T-$282/F-$657 |
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|
or |
CPR for Healthcare Providers
BLS Provider |
7 |
Included in course cost and provided during class |
$115 T-$35/F-$80 |
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Module III Totals: |
173 |
$109.95 |
$3,348 T-$1,006/F-$2,342 |
Module IV:
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
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Medical Assisting Practicum I |
80 |
None |
$399 T-$120/$279 |
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Medical Assisting Practicum II |
80 |
None |
$289 T-$87/$202 |
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Medical Assisting Certification Review Class |
3 |
None |
$89 T-$27/F-$62 |
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Module IV Totals: |
163 |
$0 |
$777 T-$234/F-$543 |
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Course Series Totals: |
653 |
$774.15 |
$8,332 T-$2,506/F-$5,826
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