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Are you ready to enter the health care field? This 40-week program is our shortest program available for Medical Assisting. You will learn the necessary skills for employment in both administrative and clinical
areas within the health care field. With the training in this program you can be working in the medical field in less than a year!

The objective of this program is to prepare the student for employment as an entry level Medical Assistant. Students graduating from this program will have the skills necessary to help them obtain employment in the medical field working in both administrative and clinical settings.

Vatterott Advantages

Day and evening classes available
Practical hands-on training
Financial aid available for those who qualify
Career services assistance
Affordable, flexible, and convenient

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2655 Dividend Drive, Memphis, TN 38132
Toll Free: 888-553-6627 | Local: 901-761-5730

Facilities

The Medical Assistant program in Memphis is designed to simulate the real world environment as closely as possible. Students receive hands-on training in laboratory environments that feature similar a medical office environment and equipment that they will experience once they are ready to embark on a new career. Additionally, computer labs are open additional hours to provide work-study time outside of classes. Enrollment also provides each student online resources such as library services, a student portal, email and online companion courses.

Maximum class size is 30 students. Theory classes are limited to a 30:1 student/teacher ratio and labs are limited to a 20:1 ratio.

Career Outlook

According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics:

“The medical assistant profession is anticipated to be among the fastest growing occupations over the 2008–2018 decade. Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for those with formal medical assistant training or experience, and certification. Much of this growth can be attributed to the growing population and continuing advances in health care and medicine, but medical assistant job growth is also growing due to the increasing number of group practices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities that need a high proportion of support personnel. The outlook is particularly strong for medical assistants who can handle both administrative and clinical duties.”

Course List

GE 114 Technical Mathematics
GE 123 Interpersonal Communications in Healthcare
ME 105 Medical Terminology
ME 108 Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding
ME 115 Computer Applications for Healthcare
ME 121 Anatomy and Physiology
ME 125 Clinical Medical Assisting
ME 140 Pharmacology
ME 150 Medical Law and Ethics
ME 155 Laboratory Procedures
ME 175 Medical Office Procedures

Student Achievement Information

2010 ACCSC Graduation Benchmark: NA
2010 ACCSC Graduation Rate: NA
2010 ACCSC Employment Benchmark: NA
2010 ACCSC Employment Rate: NA
Federal 2010 On Time Grad Rate: NA
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Occupations

Medical Assistants
Medical Equipment Preparers
Endoscopy Technicians
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
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Financing

Federal Education Loans: NA
Private Education Loans: NA
Institutional Payment Plans: NA
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Institutional Costs

Tuition: $16,120
Books and Supplies: $1,100
Lab/tech Fee: $1,500
Reg Fee: $100
Total Cost: $18,820

Transportation and Living Expenses

Transportation: $390
Room & Board (Dependent, living with parents): $399
Room & Board (Independent): $796
Room & Board (Military, receiving housing allowance): $399
Personal Expenses: $251

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