(946 Hours) Financial Aid Eligible Program

There is no better time than the present to enter the healthcare field.  The Medical Assisting program is a great way to gain access to this exciting profession.  You will learn the skills you need to prepare you for employment in a physician’s office, clinic, or hospital.

The course will cover, but is not limited to, the following:

• Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology
• Entry-Level Clinical Skills
• Phlebotomy Certification
• Scheduling Appointments
• Records Management/Electronic Medical Records
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Entry-Level ICD-9/CPT Coding
• Health Insurance Claim Forms
• AED/Adult/Child/Infant CPR
• First Aid/Medical Emergencies
• Computer Skills
• Psychology of Human Behavior
• Employability Skills
• OSHA/Universal Precautions
• HIPAA/Standards and Guidelines

Medical Assisting students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through a 160-200 hour unpaid externship.  Students will be required to have a routine physical, a criminal background check.  Some healthcare systems and physician practices may require proof of current immunizations for students participating in externships.  Students must also complete the Hepatitis B series prior to participation in their externships.

The Polaris Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).  Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater FL, 33756, (727) 210-2350.

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification examination and the International Academy of Phlebotomy Science (IAPS) certification examination.

Advanced Placement

Advanced placement will only be allowed as transfer credit from an accredited institution and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  This must be arranged prior to enrollment.  Credit will not be granted for experiential learning.

Schedule/Tuition:

Day
Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
September 12, 2011 – June 28, 2012 (approximate ending date)

Evening
Monday – Thursday
4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
February 13, 2012 – November 27, 2012 (approximate ending date)

Tuition Fee: $7,995 
Tuition includes textbooks, CMA and IAPS examination fees.

Qualifies for CT2 College Credit

Call Elaine Byrd at (440) 891-7697 for more information or to begin the registration process.

Program Resource

Syllabus

Gainful employment information – Student and Financial Aid Consumer Handbook