With the healthcare field growing at a rapid rate, now is the time to start your career as a Medical Assistant and learn to perform clinical, laboratory and blood collection procedures.
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Students may be required to complete (at student’s expense), immunizations/titers, drug screening, physical exam, and/or background check prior to the student’s placement at an externship site. Students must complete the Hepatitis B series prior to participation in their externships. Medical Assisting students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through a 160-hour unpaid externship which will take place during the program’s 946 hours. A minimum of 90% attendance with a C average or better is required for students to participate in the externship opportunity.
The Polaris Career Center Medical Assisting 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). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program, 25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, 727-210-2350. Polaris Career Center students have a 5 year placement rate of 85.59%.
Total includes: Tuition - $9,065, Books & Supplies - $478, Materials & Assessments - $452. Cost includes textbooks, and certification examination fees. Students may expect the following additional costs: uniform, immunizations/titers, drug screening, physical exam, and/or background check. FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBLE PROGRAM (for those who qualify). Available Scholarship Opportunities Gainful Employment Information Have more questions or want to register? Call 440.891.7697.
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