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Medical Assistant

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Medical/Clinical Assistant. 510801

Description

This 184-hour program includes 144 hours of classroom instruction and a 40-hour externship, completed during the
program. The externship may be waived if the student has a job as a medical assistant and already has 40 hours of practical
experience, verified by a signed letter from their employer. This program equips students with essential clinical skills,
including assisting with examinations, removing sutures, changing sterile dressings, drawing blood samples, and performing
EKGs. Medical Assistants are often regarded as versatile healthcare professionals. Upon successful completion of the
course, students will be eligible to sit for the American Allied Health national exam to become a Registered Medical
Assistant.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

16

Hours

184

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

PETRA ALLIED HEALTH (SPRINGDALE)

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

Springdale

Local WIB

5025 - Northwest

Name of Credential

Industry Cert: Registered Medical Assistant -American Allied Health

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

None

Refund Policy

Yes

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$150.00

Testing/Exam Fees

$110.00 AAH National Exam Fee

In-State Tuition

$3,400.00

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$3,400.00

Registration Fee

$50.00

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$265.00 Uniform & Lab Fee

Total In-State Program Cost

$3,975.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$3,975.00

Demand Occupation(s)

31-9092.00Medical Assistants
$17.00 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

3889 Willowood Ave, Springdale, Arkansas 72762

Phone Number

(800) 785-9876

Fax Number

(479) 750-4655

Last Updated

Jun 04, 2025

Created

Sep 17, 2020

Renewal

Nov 25, 2025

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