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Medical Assistant - Technical Diploma
Program Code : 315091
Medical Assistant program graduates are eligible for employment in a variety of settings which could include physicians ' offices , insurance providers , medical laboratories , or medical records departments . As a member of the health care team , the medical assistant prepares patients for examination or treatment , takes vital signs , performs simple lab tests , performs electrocardiograms , and performs administrative functions . If you are looking for a career working in a fast-paced environment where you interact with many people every day , medical assistant is the career for you . The Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( www . caahep . org ) upon recommendation of the Medical Assistant Education Review Board ( MAERB ). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Hwy 19N ., Suite 158 Clearwater , FL 33763 727-210-2350 www . caahep . org This program requires submission of a background check and health records for clinicals . Students must pay for this service . Visit www . nwtc . edu / cbc for more information .
Delivery
Day : Students are required to complete clinical hours in person at a work site . Full-time Part-time : Part Time is available at the Marinette and Green Bay locations . Weekend : Only available in Green Bay location .
Explore Locations
This program is offered at :
Green Bay Marinette
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition : $ 5,471 , Books : $ 920 , Supplies : $ 325 Total Approximate Costs $ 6,716
This program is partially eligible ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / NWTC / media / admissions / FinancialAid / Truth-in-Advertising-Credit-to-Clock-Hours . pdf ) for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )
Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )
Requirements for Program Entry
For instructions on how to get started , download the application checklist for this program .
Program Outcomes
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Medical Assistant technical diploma in the number of semesters shown . For alternate study plans , refer to the information in the Related Links area at the right of this page .
First Semester 8 Week 1 10501101 - Medical Terminology 3 10501104 - Contemporary Healthcare Pract 2 10501107 - Digital Literacy Healthcare 2
8 Week 2 31509301 - Medical Asst Admin Procedures 2 31509302 - Human Body in Health & Disease 3 10890101 - College 101 1
Semester Total 13
Second Semester 8 Week 1
31509303 - Medical Asst Lab Procedures 1 2 31509304 - Medical Asst Clin Procedures 1 4
8 Week 2 31509309 - Medical Law , Ethics & Profess 2 31509308 - Pharm for Allied Health 2 31509307 - Med Office Insurance & Finance 2
Semester Total 12
Third Semester 8 Week 1 31509305 - Med Asst Lab Procedures 2 2 31509306 - Med Asst Clin Procedures 2 3
8 Week 2 31509310 - Medical Assistant Practicum 3
Semester Total 8
Total Credits 33
Curriculum Note : All 10-501-XXX and 31-509-XXX courses must be passed with a C or better .
The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 , is an Institutional Requirements for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program requirements , but must be passed with a C .
Perform medical office administrative functions . Provide patient care in accordance with regulations , policies , laws , and patient rights . Perform medical laboratory procedures . Demonstrate professionalism in a health care setting . Demonstrate safety and emergency practices in a health care setting .
Accreditation
The Medical Assistant program at NWTC 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 Programs
25400 U . S . Highway 19 North , Suite 158
Clearwater , FL 33763
727 / 210-2350
www . caahep . org
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