Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Barton’s Medical Assistant Program will prepare students to assist physicians, work in a medical clinic and some areas of the hospital or laboratory. The medical assisting profession is the fastest growing occupation over the next 5 years. employment growth will be driven by the increase in the number of group practices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities that need support personnel, particularly
the medical assistant who can contribute in the administrative and clinical duties. Barton’s Medical Assistant Program prepares students for this profession in both the administrative and clinical areas. Some specific duties performed by a medical assistant are obtaining blood samples, performing basic office laboratory procedures and electrocardiograms, instructing patients in preparation
for x-ray and laboratory procedures, handling telephone calls, correspondence, and handling office accounts. Barton provides many degree completion options for the working adults who wish to complete their degree to become a Medical Assistant. After successful completion of the coursework, students are eligible to take an exam to become a Registered Medical Assistant
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
34
Hours
43
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Barton County Community College (I)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
YES
Training Location(s)
Barton Campus and on-line
Local WIB
1 - Workforce Investment Area I
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Loans, Grants, Scholarships-Pell-Barton Boost
Refund Policy
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)
$1,000.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$150.00
In-State Tuition
$4,300.00
Other Fees
$6,665.00 On-line tuition
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$6,278.00
Registration Fee
$250.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$100.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$12,465.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$14,443.00
