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Program: Clinical Medical Assistant

Clinical Medical Assistants work in clinics, doctor’s offices, and hospitals, performing routine clinical tasks. Clinical duties may include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, explaining procedures, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting physicians during the exams. Medical assistants collect and prepare lab specimens, perform basic laboratory tests, take electrocardiograms, sterilize medical instruments, remove sutures, change dressings, and many other clinical and patient-related duties as directed by a physician. In this program, you will learn basic medical office administrative skills, comprehensive medical office clinical skills, medical terminology, and basic medical procedures to prepare you for employment as a Clinical Medical Assistant.

Certification:
TATC Certificate of Proficiency: Clinical Medical Assistant

Length:
Open-entry/Open-exit: Approximately 900 hours

Locations & Hours of Availability:

TATC Campus
66 W. Vine Street, Tooele
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fridays

Math and English levels:
Adult students will be assessed using the Test of Adult Basic English (TABE) Locator and Survey or through high school or college transcripts. High School students will be assessed by their counselor.

Admission Requirements:

 • At least 16 years old at time of training

 • Must be 18 prior to the clinical/externship

 • Background check and drug screen (prior to clinicals)

 • Immunizations: MMR/Titer, Varicella, TDaP, Hepatitis B series

 • Current TB test and/or X-ray

Occupation & Licensure Requirements:

 • Must be 18 years old

 • Employers may have additional requirements

Average Starting Wage:

$12.50 per hour

Program Disclosure Documents
The College has a detailed disclosure document which discusses important information about being a student in this Health Care Technologies program.

Courses in this Program
Required Courses in Required Order:
Course name	Hours
Keyboarding Basics	30
Basic Computer Skills for Professionals	30
Intro to Clinical Medical Assisting	20
Medical Asepsis & Government Regulations	20
Law & Ethics in the Medical Environment	20
Psychology of Communication with Patient	20
Medical Office Communication & Environment	20
Beginning & Tracking the Patient Record	20
Vital Signs/CPR/First Aid	20
Phlebotomy	30
Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory	20
Hematology/Serology	20
Microbiology/Urinalysis	20
Cardiology Procedures w/Anatomy & ECG	30
Introduction to Insurance Procedures	20
Financial Procedure & Patient Scheduling	20
Introduction to Assisting with Patient Examination	20
Introduction to Pharmacology	20
Assisting with Minor Office Surgery	20
Required Courses in Recommended Order:
Course name	Hours
Therapeutic & Rehabilitative Procedures	20
Assisting with the Pediatric Examination	20
Assisting with the Gastroenterology Examination	15
Assisting with the Urologic Examination	15
Assisting with the Reproductive Examination	15
Assisting with the Neurologic Examination	15
Assisting with the Cardiology Examination	15
Assisting with the Pulmonary Examination	15
Assisting with the Allergy/Immunology Examination	15
Assisting with the Orthopedic Examination	15
Assisting with the Dermatologic Examination	15
Assisting with the ENT Examination	15
Assisting with the Endocrinology Examination	15
Assisting with the Oncology Examination	15
Job Seeking Skills	30
Workplace Relations	60
Final Review and Certification Preparation	10
CMA Externship	160

Tuition and Fees Calculator

Tuition		Fees
Length of Program: App. 900 hours		One-time Registration Fee: $40
Hours per Week:		Monthly Lab Fee: $10
Student Type:         Adult         High School Student		Textbooks & Materials:**         Books: $296.75         CPR Certification: $16.00         First Aid Certification: $12.00
Estimated Total Cost of Program:  $ * Estimated Total Training Time:   months Average Cost per Month:  $ (excludes textbooks and materials)

General College Tuition & Fees	Amount
Tuition:	$ 1.50 per hour
10 hours per week	$ 60.00 per mo.
15 hours per week	$ 90.00 per mo.
20 hours per week	$120.00 per mo.
Average Cost for Tuition and Fees	$1,340 - $1,440
Late Payment	$ 5.00
Registration - Program	$ 40.00
Registration - Single Class	$ 5.00
Re-enrollment	$ 20.00
Schedule Change	$ 5.00
Transcript	$ 3.00

Prices as of July 1, 2010. Subject to change without notice.

*All costs are ESTIMATIONS based on 100% progress, for adult students. Actual training time and costs are based on the student's schedule and progress. Public, private and home-schooled high school students attend TUITION FREE but must pay all fee and textbook costs. Tuition and fee calculators are on each individual program page. This publication is not a contractual agreement. While all costs are good faith estimates, many costs are variable and outside of the control of the College.

**See bookstore fortexts by course and current pricing.

Tuition rates are established and approved by the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees. In accordance with State law, the public will be notified in advance and will be able to comment regarding any proposed changes in tuition.