Medical Assistant
Total 900 hrs.
Program Training Plan
The Medical Assistant Program consists of two parts:
Part 1, MEDICAL ASSISTANT CLASS and LAB TRAINING (720 hours)
The MA program will train students to perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. Students will learn all aspects of the clinical office including: taking and keeping medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examinations, assisting physicians during examinations, and preparing medical instruments. In addition to working with the doctor, students will learn some front office skills including: office reception skills, scheduling, billing, insurance, medical coding, while also being trained in CPR and First Aid.
• The 900 hour Medical Assistant Program enables students to apply their MATC certificate towards an Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Technology at the Utah Valley University (UVU). Please direct any questions to the program instructor for more information.
Externship Training
Part 2, Medical Assistant Externship Training (180 hours)
This program includes a mandatory externship. The student works under the supervision of a doctor in a medical setting, observing and assisting in daily tasks. Students will be responsible to arrange their own externship site, in coordination with the program instructor.
Program Overview
| Locations | Orem Spanish Fork Thanksgiving Point |
| Tuition | $1.70/per hour |
| High School Cost | Free Tuition + $335 Fees = $335.00 |
| Adult Cost | $1,530 Tuition + $375 ANNUAL Fees = $2,180.00 |
| Extra Supply Cost | Students will be required to purchase scrubs, a blood pressure kit, bandaging packet, training modules, textbooks , and complete the required health shots |
| Avg. Starting Wage | $27,250 Yearly ($13.10 /hr.) |
| Certifications | MATC Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Medical Assistant; Industry Certifications: • CPR/First Aid Certification • OSHA Certification • Preparation for (NCCT) National Certification (not required for completion) |
Program dates, times, tuition and fees are subject to change.
(High school students qualify for free tuition only until they or their class graduates high school)
Training Materials Cost:
Textbook / Class Materials: $251
Blood Pressure Kit: $32.00
Pair of Scrubs: $20.00
First Aid Kit: $7.00
Estimated Total: $310.00
Program Length
900 Hour Program • 9 - 12 Months (2 semester + Externship)Course Prerequisites
• Students must have a TB test and a Hepatitis B vaccine.
(Check with your instructor concerning the IHC requirement for a 2 step TB, 2 MMR’s, and Varicella or documented case of chicken pox.)
• Adult students must complete a drug screen and background check.
• All students must meet with the MATC Counselor prior to enrollment to complete a training agreement form.
• As part of the admission process, students may be required to complete a basic assessment of reading and math skills. The test is free and takes approximately 2 hr. to complete. For additional information, call the Testing Center at: (801) 753-4110.
2013 Summer Medical Assistant Sessions Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| Orem | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. - Thur. | 7:30 to 10:30am OR 11:45am - 2:45pm |
| Thanksgiving Point | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. - Thur. | 7:30 - 10:30am OR 11:30am - 2:30pm |
| Thanksgiving Point | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. - Thur. | 6 - 9 pm |
2013 - 2014 Fall and Spring Medical Assistant Sessions Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| Orem | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. - Fri. | 7:30 - 10:30am OR 11:45am - 2:45pm |
| Spanish Fork | Aug. 21, 2013 -- Open Exit | Mon. - Fri. | 7:30 - 10:30am OR 11:45am - 2:45pm |
| Thanksgiving Point | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. - Fri. | 7:30 - 10:30am OR 11:30am - 2:30pm |
| Thanksgiving Point | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. - Thur. | 6 - 9 pm |
2014 Summer Medical Assistant Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| Orem | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. -- Thur. | 7:30 - 10:30am OR 11:45am - 2:45pm |
| Spanish Fork | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. -- Thur. | 7:30 - 10:30am OR 11:45am - 2:45pm |
| Thanksgiving Point | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. -- Thur. | 7:30 - 10:30am OR 11:30am - 2:30pm |
| Thanksgiving Point | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. -- Thur. | 6 - 9pm |
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY:
Open Entry / Open Exit Enrollment (OE/OE):
Students can start class on the 1st or 3rd Monday of the month, providing space is available, and will end upon completion of competencies. High school students must approve enrollment start and end dates with their high school counselor before registering with MATC.
Note: MATC certification is not granted upon class time completion only. Students must also complete all externship training to receive MATC Certification of Proficiency. If a high school student does not finish externship hours prior to graduation, tuition will be charged for the remaining hours.
THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSION:
Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice. Medical assistants take and record patients’ personal information. They must be able to keep that information confidential and discuss it only with other medical personnel who are involved in treating the patient. Medical assistants also collect and prepare laboratory specimens and sometimes perform basic laboratory tests, like: injections, biohazard handling, drawing blood and IV placement, preparing patients for x-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, and change dressings.
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