Gainful Employment Medical Assisting Certificate

Effective July 1, 2011, the Department of Education requires schools with Gainful Employment programs to disclose certain information about them.  Information reported below is for the period between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012

Program Name         Medical Assisting Certificate

Classification of Industry Program (CIP)       51.0801

Prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.

Employment

This program prepares students for the following occupations: Chiropractic Assistant, Orthopedic Cast Specialist, Morgue Attendent. Details are available on the US Department of Labor’s website via the Standard Occupational classification (SOC) code links. 

Jobs related to this program:                                   SOC Code: 31-9002

Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, Medical Equipment Preparers, Medical Transcriptionists, Pharmacy Aides, Veterinary Assistants and Caretakers, Phlebotomists, Healthcare Support Workers.

Cost of Program

Costs are calculated for the entire program based on tuition and fees for the 2012-13 AY.    Students may have additional living, transportation, or personal expenses that are not included in the costs below.  For a breakdown of costs by semester, please see Estimated Costs prepared by the Department. 

Program Completion

Normal time to Complete the Program: Forty-Eight Weeks

Percent of Students completing program in Normal Time:  Not Disclosed due to Privacy

Debt at Program Completion

Not Disclosed due to Privacy

Job Placement

Job placement data is not required for this program.