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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Overview:
Medical Assistants are multi-skilled professionals dedicated to assisting in patient care management. This health care professional performs administrative and clinical duties and may manage emergency situations, facilities, and / or personnel. Medical assistants work in physicians’ offices, clinics, hospitals and other medical facilities under the supervision of a physician.
Medical Assistant Objectives
Apply educational background and time management skills to provide quality assistance to both physicians and patients
Developing and practicing good communication skills
With respect to the healthcare profession, the medical assistant should be dedicated to providing competent support with compassion and respect for all humans, regardless of gender, nationality, or disability.
Upon completion of the medical assistant course the professional will be able to exercise independent professional judgement when performing clinical assessments, evaluations, or interpretations within their scope of practice.
Course Outline
Length of Medical Assistant (MA) Program: 918 clock hours during approx 8.5 months
Course # Course Title
MEDA-100 Medical Professional Issues
MEDA-110 Insurance Billing & Coding
MEDA-128 Phlebotomy Essentials
MEDA-129 Phlebotomy Clinical Applications
MEDA-150 Medical Administrative Aspects
MEDA-155 Patient Care I
MEDA-160 Medical Terminology
MEDA-180 Human Body in Health and Disease
MEDA-185 Emergency Preparedness
MEDA-240 Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics
MEDA-250 Pharmacology for Allied Health
MEDA-251 Pharmacology Administration
MEDA-255 Patient Care II
MEDA-275 Medical Assistant Externship
Total Credits
Lecture Hrs.
22
21
21
27
22
22
58
21
21
21
24
24
21
325
Lab Hrs.
26
37
27
35
26
26
50
27
27
27
24
24
27
383
Total Hrs.
48
58
48
62
48
48
108
48
48
48
48
48
48
210
918
ADMISSIONS, POLICIES and PROCEDURES
*** ADMISSION PROCESS IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL ALL FEES ARE PAID IN FULL AND ALL STEPS ARE COMPLETED; THEREAFTER, ADMINISTRATION WILL REVIEW ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS ***
Background check MUST be completed and the results received BEFORE starting the enrollment application! May take up to 72 hours to get background results. Your enrollment application will NOT be accepted by Petra College without background check results.
STEP 1: BACKGROUND CHECK (Do NOT skip this step!)
The $45 background fee MUST be paid before completing the background check form. Background check will NOT be processed until background fee is paid in full.
STEP 2: ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
The $100.00 enrollment fee MUST be paid before completing the enrollment application. Enrollment application will NOT be accepted until enrollment fee is paid in full.
*** Please have ALL required documents ready to attach BEFORE starting Enrollment Application ***
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH TO MEDICAL ASSISTANT, NURSING ASSISTANT and PHLEBOTOMY ENROLLMENT APPLICATION:
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ID / Drivers License
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Social Security Card
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High School Diploma or Equivalent
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School Transcripts
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Immunization Records
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TB Test
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Covid-19 Shots Records
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Current Certifications (if any)
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ACT Score (if any)
STEP 3: SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT
After paying the $100.00 enrollment fee and completing steps 1&2, please schedule to complete the Accuplacer exam and interview appointment. This appointment may take up to 2 hours.
STEP 4: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Petra College offers a payment plan option for students who need flexibility in covering tuition costs. Additionally, for those requiring financial assistance, Petra College has partnered with Climb Loan to provide financing options.
If you choose to apply for a Climb Loan
You will be required to make a down payment and cover additional fees.
The 20% deposit is non-refundable under all circumstances.
Approval is subject to administration review, and the college reserves the right to accept or reject loan applications at its discretion.
For more details or to begin the loan application process, please visit the administration office.