Medical Assistant

Program Description

The Medical Assistant is taught both clinical and administrative skills. Qualified students have the opportunity to become nationally certified by the American Association of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) and the American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA) through examination. Cost of both exams, an iPad mini®, books, uniforms, and supplies are included in the course fee. The TCTC Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). For information contact: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350. Transfer of credit procedure is in accordance with AAMA policy and available for review.

Course Work Includes:

Medical Terminology
Pharmacology
Anatomy & Physiology
EKG/EKG Monitoring
CPR/First Aid
Medical Coding
Keyboarding/Computers
Medical Office Procedures//Electronic Health Records (HER)
Clinical Lab Procedures
Phlebotomy
Psychology
Ethics, Legalities, & Documentation/Applied Communications
Professional Development
MA Certification Exam Review
Externship (160 hours – unpaid)

Tuition Price Includes:

Book, supplies, and uniform
CMA and ASPT Certification Exam Fees
FBI/OH background checks (fingerprinting)
2-step Mantoux (TB) testing and Hepatitis B vaccines (series of three)
iPad® loaded with eBooks and software

Support Services:

The following services are available to you as soon as you begin your training.

Career/Education Counseling
Resume Development
Placement Services

Program Details

Health Care Coordinator

Pam Rowe
Pam.Rowe@tctchome.com
330.847.0503 Ext.1621

Total Class Hours:1084 Weeks:49 Academic Year:1084 hours/48 weeks

Program Prerequisites:
High School Diploma or GED, Required TABE Scores: Reading - 7, Math - 7

Class in Session:

Monday – Friday, 8:45 AM – 2:15 PM

Monday – Thursday, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Financial Assistance
(Available to those who qualify.)
Pell Grant, Federal Direct Student Loan,
VA, TAA, WIA,
No-interest School Payment Plan

CIP Code 51.0801
SOC Code 31-0000

Weighted Employer Satisfaction Rate / Year

92.3% - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Cite: 2017 ARF

The Medical Assisting Program at Trumbull Career and Technical Center has a Job Placement rate of 100% for the admission Cohorts that entered in 2016.

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Notice of Nondiscrimination & Access to Equal Education

The Trumbull Career and Technical Center will not discriminate nor tolerate harassment in its educational programs or activities for any reasons, including on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, military status, ancestry, or age and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Additionally, it will not discriminate in its employment policies and practices. If you have questions, have witnessed, or have experienced acts of discrimination based on these criteria and wish to express a grievance please contact the following:

Title VI/Title IX Coordinator, Dave Phillips/Dean of Students, 528 Educational Highway NW, Warren OH 44483, 330-847-0503

Section 504/Title II Coordinator, Melissa Starkey/Supervisor of Special Needs, 528 Educational Highway NW, Warren OH 44483, 330-847-0503