Program Details

Program Description:	A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants and personal secretaries for practicing physicians and nurses health care facilities and services administrators and other health care professionals. Includes instruction in business and medical communications medical terminology principles of health care operations public relations and interpersonal communications software applications record-keeping and filing systems scheduling and meeting planning applicable policy and regulations and professional standards and ethics. Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant . A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants for practicing physicians, nurses, health care facilities and administrative services in the front and back office.
Program Duration:	19 Weeks
Program Cost:	$2,900.00
Tuition and Fees:	$500.00
Books Cost:	$400.00
Tools Cost:	$600.00
Other Cost:	$1,400.00
Pell Grant:	No
Prerequisites:	Applicants must pass the CASAS Reading assessment, successfully complete the Northstar Basic Email and Computer Skills assessment, and possess a U.S. high school diploma or an equivalent credential, such as a GED or HiSET.
Program Occupations:	31909200 - Medical Assistants
Disabled Student Access:	No
Other Language:	No
Program Provider:	Porterville Adult School
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Program: Medical Assistant