Medical Assistant

Total 810 hrs.

Program Training Plan

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 prepare medical instruments. 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. In addition to working with the doctor, students will learn some front office skills including: office reception skills, scheduling, billing, insurance, and medical coding. Students will also be trained in CPR and First Aid.

Externship Training

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.
Note: Students must complete the externship training of 180 hours to receive MATC Certification of Completion. If a high school student does not finish externship hours prior to graduation, tuition will be charged for any hours remaining.

Program Overview

Locations	Spanish Fork, Orem, Thanksgiving Point
Completion Time	Average 9 - 12 months
Tuition	$1.70/per hour
High School Cost	Free Tuition (until H.S. graduation) + $335 Fees Total Fees for High School Student = $335.00
Adult Cost	$1,377 Tuition + $335 ANNUAL Fees + $40 Application Fee Total Tuition & Fees for Adult Student = $1,752
Extra Supply Cost	*$230 for class text and equipment
Avg. Starting Wage	$11.75 Hourly, $24,430.00 Yearly
Certifications	MATC Certificate of Proficiency (COP), CPR/First Aid Certification, Preparation for National Certification

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Students will be required to purchase scrubs, a blood pressure kit, eye protection, bandaging packet, training modules, and textbooks at an estimated cost of $230.00 in addition to fees and tuition cost.

Program Length

810 Hours

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, adult students are required to complete a basic assessment of reading and math skills. The test is free and takes approximately 1 hr to complete. For additional information, call the Testing Center at: (801) 753-4110.

Summer Schedule

Campus	Completion Time	Days	Time
Orem	9-12 Months Open Entry / Open Exit	Mon-Thur	7:30am to 10:30am OR 11:45am - 2:45pm
Thanksgiving Point	9-12 Months Open Entry / Open Exit	Mon - Thur	7:30 - 10:30am or 11:30am - 2:30pm
Thanksgiving Point | Evening Class	9-12 Months Open Entry / Open Exit	Mon - Thur	6:00 - 9:00pm
H.S. Class Dates	Open Entry/ Open Exit
Adult Class Dates	Open Entry/ Open Exit
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.

Fall / Spring Schedule

Campus	Completion Time	Days	Time
Spanish Fork ** | High School and Adults	9 - 12 Months Start date: Aug 23 only	Mon - Fri	7:15 - 10:45am or 11:45am - 3:15pm
Orem ** | High School Students Only	9 - 12 Months Start date: Aug 23 only	Mon-Fri	7:30 - 10:30am
Orem | High School and Adults	9 - 12 Months Open Entry / Open Exit	Mon - Fri	11:45am - 2:45pm
Thanksgiving Point | High School and Adults	9 - 12 Months Open Entry / Open Exit	Mon - Fri	7:30 - 10:30am or 11:30am - 2:30pm
Thanksgiving Point | Evening Course	9 - 12 Months Open Entry / Open Exit	Mon - Fri	6:00 - 9:00pm
H.S. Class Dates	Start: August 21, 2012
Adult Class Dates	Open Entry / Open Exit (or) Open Entry / Open Exit (with high school counselor approval)
Both class sessions at the Spanish Fork Campus will follow a semester or (Lock-Step) based schedule; meaning students must follow the MATC defined start and stop dates.

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Program dates, times, tuition and fees are subject to change.

Please see our Refund Policy.