Medical Assistant Program
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Modesto, California
Certificate
Hybrid
Program Details
Program Length
8 months
Program Cost
$14,445
total
Sources
The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
Annual
Monthly
Median Debt
Total
Month
Source
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assistant Program focuses on teaching students essential skills in clinical practice, communication, patient care, and certification preparation. The program offers an 8-month curriculum with 30 instructional weeks, welcomes individuals without prior health care experience, provides job placement assistance, and offers benefits for veterans and military personnel.
Skills Taught:
- Clinical Skills: Includes patient education, phlebotomy, and first aid training
- Communication: Emphasizes effective communication within the medical team
- Patient Care: Focuses on disease conditions for patient well-being
- Certification Preparation: Prepares students for national exams like CCMA-NHA and CET-NHA
Program Features:
- Program Length: 8-month duration with 30 approved instructional weeks
- No Experience Necessary: Suitable for beginners in the healthcare field
- Job Placement Assistance: Support for securing employment after graduation
- Veteran and Military Benefits: Opportunities for veterans and military personnel
Skills Taught:
- Clinical Skills: Includes patient education, phlebotomy, and first aid training
- Communication: Emphasizes effective communication within the medical team
- Patient Care: Focuses on disease conditions for patient well-being
- Certification Preparation: Prepares students for national exams like CCMA-NHA and CET-NHA
Program Features:
- Program Length: 8-month duration with 30 approved instructional weeks
- No Experience Necessary: Suitable for beginners in the healthcare field
- Job Placement Assistance: Support for securing employment after graduation
- Veteran and Military Benefits: Opportunities for veterans and military personnel
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in San Mateo, Calif., offers a range of programs in the health care field. The institution provides hands-on training and education to prepare students for various medical professions. With a focus on practical skills, the academy aims to equip graduates for careers in settings such as hospitals, clinics, and other health care environments.
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