Ross College Medical Assistant Lansing, Michigan

The Medical Assistant program at Ross Education Center provides students with a range of essential skills for success in health care:

Skills Taught:
- Clinical Skills: Basic human anatomy and physiology, disease processes, medical terminology, first aid, and assisting with examinations
- Administrative Skills: Medical charting, filing, word processing, computer information, customer service, and routine office procedures
- Externship Experience: Six-week externship for real-world application of knowledge

Additional Features:
- Certification Preparation: Support for taking the Registered Medical Assistant certification exam
- Flexible Course Structure: Six modules can be completed in any order
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Includes medical office procedures, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, administration of medicine, and professional growth and communication

Graduates are equipped to work effectively in diverse health care settings and handle patient care and administrative tasks.

The Medical Assistant Diploma Program at Ross College has a tuition fee of $15,990. In addition to tuition, there is a tech fee of $307. Students should also budget for books, supplies, course materials, and equipment. Living expenses vary depending on whether the student lives with a parent ($4,275) or off-campus ($7,650). Personal expenses also vary, with costs estimated at $5,193 for students living with a parent and $4,093 for those living independently. Transportation expenses are estimated at $1,584. The combined total cost of the program, including tuition and all expenses, is $27,349 for students living with a parent and $30,724 for those living off-campus.