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)
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
