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Students receive instruction from industry experienced experts in Medical Assistant courses in St. Louis.   The Medical Assistant Diploma program provides classes in basic courses in speech, English, pharmacology anatomy and physiology and nutrition.  The courses then focus on medical language, medical assistant skills and various medical assistant duties.  

Students learn clinical duties, pharmacology, medical terminology instruction, drug administration, medical insurance billing, claims processing, and the handling of medical records.  The Medical Assistant courses in St. Louis also include laboratory techniques and hands-on training courses in phlebotomy, pre-physical exam preparation, radiology procedures, physical therapy, electrocardiograms, clinical instruments, medical writing and transcription, medication mathematics and much more.  Also, each student will complete further Medical Assistant training through an externship.

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  • Admissions: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm
  • Financial Services: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm
  • Accounting: Mon & Tue 8am to 6pm, Wed & Thu 8am to 8pm
  • LRC: Mon 8am to 6pm, Tue-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 5pm
  • Retention:Mon 8am- 6pm, Tue 8am to 8pm, Wed 8am to 8pm, Thu 8am to 6pm, Fri 8am to 5pm
  • Career Services: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm
  • Registrar: Mon & Fri 8am to 6pm, Tues, Wed & Thurs 8am-8pm
  • Saturday Hours (9am to 5pm)
    March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
    April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
 

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8580 Evans Avenue, Berkeley, MO 63134
Toll Free: 888-553-6627 | Local: 314-264-1000

Facilities
The Medical Assistant program in St. Louis 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
Technical Mathematics
Interpersonal Communications in Healthcare
Medical Terminology
Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding
Computer Applications for Healthcare
Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Medical Assisting
Pharmacology
Medical Law and Ethics
Laboratory Procedures
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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Financing
Federal Education Loans: NA
Private Education Loans: $0
Institutional Payment Plans:$0
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Institutional Costs
Tuition: $16,000
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Lab/Tech Fee: $1,500
Reg. Fee: $100
Total Cost: $18,800
Transportation and Living Expenses
Transportation: $255
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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