Medical Assistant Program - $6200 

Learn from home the first 4 1/2 months then add 4 hrs on Friday in classroom the next 4 months followed by 160 hours externship in a medical clinical ! 

The program is approximately 670 hours (37 weeks-8 to 9 months) and Externship of 160 hours(4 to 8 weeks) in a medical office near you. Students watch videos, complete homework, print powerpoints, practice simulations, and complete exams on our website according to the daily schedule at any time of day, on any device with internet connection. Twice a week from 8pm to 9pm, all course students will be in live class with an instructor to discuss course work with question and answer session.

• A completed college application in the school office on on our website. You will receive an email confirmation.
  
• Attest to criminal background check with no felonies
  
• Interview with Director-considerations are ability to benefit, reason student wants to enter the program of choice, understanding the requirements of employment in the program of choice, ability to pass the courses, ability to pay fees or financial aide, if available
  
• A copy of your high school transcript, diploma, GED, or signed attestation.
  
• A copy of photo ID as proof you are least 17 years of age. If 17 years of age, provide a signed parental consent form is required.
  
• Must be physically able to perform the employment skills of the program. If any pre-existing conditions restrict and/or limit your abilities, a written statement from a physician stating limitations is required. The Director will inform the student if attending the program will not lead to employment due to limitations.

Addition Requirements before Externship

• Hepatitis B vaccine, Negative TB test results, and Vaccination shot records
  
• Program fees paid in full
  
• Criminal background check with no felony convictions
  
• If accepted, understand Mississippi law requires background checks for individuals seeking employment in a health care facility providing direct patient care that are regulated by the Mississippi Department of Health. You will be responsible for the cost and delivery of the results to Medical2 Career College.

The Medical Assistant – Clinical & Administrative Program is designed to give students the basic knowledge and skills necessary to work as a team member in a health care setting. Emphasis is placed on both back office clinical as well as front office administrative skills. The Clinical portion of the MA Program is designed to prepare the student to guide patients through an ambulatory setting such as a doctor's office or medical clinic beginning with obtaining vital signs and assessment, phlebotomy, exam room assistance, EKGS, administering medicines, assigning and preparing patients for procedures, and sterilizing equipment. The administrative portion of the MA Program includes the front office skills required for a smooth flow including scheduling, receiving, and discharging patients. Medical records, insurance claims, collections, purchasing and management is also emphasized. The program of study includes distance education online courses for 510 hours, classroom lab training for 160 hours, and 160 hours of hands externship. 

The program is an average of 37 weeks plus 160 externship hours.  

OTHER FEES: Scrubs, solid color closed toe shoes, and $32 federal background check

Method of Delivery-- Distance education online courses for 510 hours, Classroom lab training for 160 hours, and 160 hours of hands externship.----TOTAL 830 HOURS 

COURSES INCLUDE---

Career Development and Life Skills                                                 Medical Office Procedures

Medical Records and Terminology                                                   Medical Billing and Coding I

Anatomy and Physiology                                                                   Introduction to Medical Assistant

Medical Terminology                                                                          Basic Fundamentals for Clinical MA

Assisting with Medical Specialties                                                    Diagnostic Procedures

Assisting with Office Emergencies and Surgical Procedures       Externship

Diploma and Job Placement---Medical Assistant student must meet all requirements to graduate and receive your diploma. To become national certified, the graduate must pass the national MA exam. The student is responsible for the exam fee and transportation to/from testing center. M2CC will be working with employers to place as many graduates as possible. The MA graduates will be eligible for clinical or clerical entry level medical assistant position in the medical field. M2CC does not guarantee employment for any students.

Employment Opportunities---According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the skills the graduate will receive, the medical assistant graduate may be prepared to meet the requirements for various

occupational titles, including:

• Medical assistant (MA)

• Certified medical assistant (CMA)

• Registered medical assistant (RMA)

• Administrative medical assistant

• Clinical medical assistant

• Chiropractor assistant or technician

• Podiatric medical assistant

• Medical records technician

• Medical insurance coding specialist or coder

• Medical secretary or executive assistant

• Medical reception or receptionist

• Physician’s assistant

• Medical office assistant

• Electrocardiography technician

• Phlebotomist

Employment Outlook----According to the Department of Labor statistics Quick Facts:

The job outlook is much faster than average for all occupations. Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 23 percent from 2014 to 2024. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase demand for preventive medical services, which are often provided by physicians. As their practices expand, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to see more patients.

Since MA is a national certification, we looked at the national employment numbers. The number of jobs in 2014 was 591,300 is the United States. Medical Assistants in the Tupelo area has used at the hospital, OBGYN offices, Dermatologist, Acute or Urgent Care facilities, Cardiology, Rural Clinics, and more.

Average Salary----According to the Department of Labor statistics Quick Facts: Medical Assistants 2015, Median Pay is $30,590 per year, Entry level $14.71 per hour. Salaries typically start from $20,390 and go up to$38,280. According to allhealthcare.monster.com, Mississippi is in the bottom 10 states with Medical Assistant wages at an average of $14.30.

Medical 2 Inc is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration, Certificate No. C675.