Medical Assistant
Skills Taught
- Front office skills such as:
- Scheduling
- Filing
- Process claims and payments
- Recording vital signs such as:
- Weight
- Blood Pressure
- Pulse
- Respirations
- Temperature
- Oxygen Saturation
- 12 lead ECG
- Specimen collection and processing
- Immunizations
- Administering medications
- CPR and first aid
- Infection control
- Setting up for exams and procedures
Career Options for Graduates
Upon successful completion of the coursework and externship, students will be prepared to work as a medical assistant. The majority of medical assistants work in clinics and other medical offices.
Additional Information
In addition to coursework and labs, students will complete an externship (180 hours) in a medical office. Students must be 18 or older to qualify for an externship.
Upon acceptance to the program, each student will need to undergo a background check, drug screening, tuberculosis test, and provide proof of immunizations.
3 Semesters including a 180-hour externship
Medical Assistant Certificate
It is anticipated that the coursework will take three semesters to complete, however, it is designed to be completed at the students’ pace and can be finished more quickly if desired.
Tuition*
$2,380 full program- $85 per credit
Student Fees
$600
* Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Tools
$150-$300
Books
$250-$375
Fall, Classes Still Available
Spring, Application Deadline November 30th
Summer, Application Deadline March 15th
16% Growth
Job Outlook
$37,190
Annual Median Salary
- Hybrid
Online/In-Person
Richfield Campus for labs
Nephi Learning Center
Classes Required for Medical Assistant Certificate
| Course # | Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEMA 1000 | Medical Terminology | 2 | 1 |
| TEMA 1010 | Introduction to Medical Assisting | 2 | 1 |
| TEMA 1020 | Medical Office I | 2 | 1 |
| TEMA 1040 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | 1 |
| TEMA 1060 | Clinical Procedures | 2 | 1 |
| TEMA 1030 | Medical Office II | 2 | 2 |
| TEMA 1050 | Pharmacology | 3 | 2 |
| TEMA 1160 | Laboratory and Surgical Procedures | 2 | 2 |
| TEMA 1420 | The Medical Assistant | 1 | 2 |
| TEMA 1540 | Patient Care | 2 | 2 |
| TEMA 1600 | Health and Wellness | 2 | 2 |
| TEMA 1900 | Medical Assistant Externship I | 2 | 3 |
| TEMA 1910 | Medical Assistant Externship II | 2 | 3 |
This program follows a Competency Based Education (CBE) format. CBE measures your mastery of the subject material (rather than how many hours you spent in class) to determine if you earn credit. CBE is about what you know and can do, not how many hours you spent learning it.
CBE courses contain the same assignments, instruction videos, quizzes, etc., as the regular online version of the class. The main difference is that in a CBE class, most of those lessons and activities are optional (and not graded). You will complete as many (or few) as you need to learn the material. When you feel you’re ready, you can take the assessment. If you pass with an 80% or above, you may move on to the next section. If you score below 80%, you will need to review the material before retaking the assessment. Students are expected to keep up on work, attend labs and externships. Falling behind may result in failure of courses and an inability to complete the program. For more detailed information about Competency Based Education (CBE), please visit: poscoop.com/cbe
