This program equips students with essential skills for medical assistants, covering areas such as communication, transcultural communication in health care, interpersonal skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, health-illness concepts, administrative and clinical duties, emergency procedures including CPR and first aid, emergency preparedness, safety and security procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and employability skills.
Features Offered:
- Graduates can earn certifications as AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified EKG Technician (CET), and Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Certification in BLS
- Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- High job placement rate of 97.92% for 2018-2022
- Career and Technical credit awarded to students
- Financial aid available for eligible students
The Medical Assisting program at Manatee Technical College has an estimated tuition, lab, and fees cost of $6,158.70. Prior to admittance, additional fees are required. These include a $45.00 application fee, a $68.00 HESI Entrance Examination fee, a $58.00 background check fee, an estimated $205.89 for textbooks, and $10.00 for patches. The cost for a physical exam, immunizations, uniforms, and a watch with a second hand will vary. The estimated total cost of the program is $6,545.59. Please note that these prices are subject to change.
The program length for the Medical Assisting program at Manatee Technical College is approximately 11 months to complete, including 200 hours of clinical experience.
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