WHERE:
Dixie Applied Technology College
Main Campus
46 South 1000 East
St.George, UT

COST:

Program Description

A Medical Assistant assists the physicians in all aspects of medical office practices. The MA may be found in the front office performing office duties and tasks, but is more commonly found in the back office performing clinical duties including: obtaining vital signs, managing back office, obtaining patient history, instrument sterilization, diagnostic testing, patient education, specimen collection and processing, and administration medications and injections. The student will be required to complete 180 hours of non-paid externship in a medical office. This training will be secured by the department and will provide the student with on-the-job-experience.

Due to the sensitive nature of the subjects taught in the Medical Assistant Program there are several additional admission requirements. Medical Assistant students will find themselves in situations where they may come in contact with body fluids, be involved in the treatments and care of sick people, work with medications involving narcotics, and so forth. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM:

• Drug Test
• FBI Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Statement of Physical Health
• Immunizations (Current)

After satisfactory completion of the Medical Assisting Program, State Certification Exams are available for the student to take. However, certification is not currently required to work in the Medical Assistant Profession.

• Medical Assistant Certificate
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• CLASS
  BOOKS
  HOURS
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• MATH 1000 - Math I for Medical Assistants
  $33.30
  60
  This course offers an introduction to basic mathematics, including operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, as well as, proportions, averages and percentages. This course is designed to provide students with a math refresher in order to prepare them for a training program.
• x

• AMHA 1001 - BLS Healthcare Provider
  $0.00
  4
• x

• MEDA 1100 - Medical Terminology
  $52.95
  60
  This course provides the student with the skills necessary to interpret and understand medical terminology, in order to be successful in the pursuit of health occupation careers. This is accomplished by utilizing a method of study that not only instructs the students on how to build medical terms, but also gives the student immediate application in utilizing the medical terminology.
• x

• BTEC 1110 - Computer Literacy
  $113.00
  90
  This course provides a fundamental understanding of computing including knowledge and use of computer hardware, software, and operating systems. The course will cover basic use and common features of applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and database) including internet use and e-mail. Recommended prerequisite: keyboarding 25 wpm.
• x

• MEDA 1200 - Medical Law & Ethics
  $31.95
  30
  This course provides the student exposure to the legal and ethical issues that impact the medical office.
• x

• WKSK 1400 - Workplace Relations
  $140.00
  60
  Develop essential human-relation skills needed to maintain gainful and satisfying employment. This course includes familiarization with problematic areas found in the workforce including; solving problems, understanding relationships and diversity, increasing personal ethics, and developing strong personal, interpersonal, and human relation skills.
• x

• MEDA 1400 - Anatomy & Physiology for the M
  $113.00
  127
  Anatomy and physiology is the study of the structure and function of the human body. This course includes a review of all organ systems including disease processes and diagnostic treatment modalities.
• x

• WKSK 1500 - Job Seeking Skills
  $23.50
  30
  Prepare students to successfully apply for a job. This course will present essential job-seeking skills required to find gainful employment.
• x

• MEDO 1500 - Medical Office Administrative
  $203.50
  60
  This course is designed to teach the basic skills needed to perform clerical functions efficiently in a medical office setting.
• x

• MEDO 1510 - Medical Office Administrative
  $0.00
  60
  This course is designed to instruct the medical assistant student in the basic skills necessary to perform bookkeeping principles and financial functions in a medical setting.
• x

• MEDO 1520 - Medical Office Administrative
  $0.00
  60
  This course is designed to instruct the medical assistant student in the basic insurance skills necessary to perform proper procedural, diagnostic coding and billing procedures.
• x

• MEDA 2100 - MA Clinical Procedures I - Pha
  $41.95
  115
  This course will provide the student an overview of the medical assistant profession and its role in the healthcare environment.
• x

• MEDA 2110 - MA Clinical Procedures II
  $0.00
  70
  Course content includes the study of disease transmission and prevention, emergency patient care, patient assessment including vital signs, and assisting the physician.
• x

• MEDA 2300 - Medical Assistant Externship I
  $0.00
  127
  This course allows the medical assistant student the opportunity to demonstrate their administrative and clinical skills in healthcare setting. This non-paid externship takes place in a working medical office or clinic under the supervision of a licensed physician.
• x

• Total Program Hours
   
• 953

• Tuition
   
• $1,430

• Fees (Based on 15 hour per week schedule)
   
• $320

• Books (Approximate Cost)
   
• $753

• Approximate Total - Including Books & Fees
   
• $2,503