CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING
(Available at all campuses except Lafayette)

DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING
Program Description: The Diploma in Clinical Medical Assisting program provides an in-depth study of the medical science of the human body including anatomy, physiology and pathology of the body systems, clinical techniques including examining room procedures, medical lab procedures, medical terminology, pharmacology, and administrative procedures.

A Career as a Medical Assistant:The diploma program prepares the graduate for entry-level positions in the health-care field as a medical assistant working in a clinical and/or administrative setting. Our graduates may pursue jobs in doctors’ offices, hospitals, and clinics. The normal completion time for the day program is nine (9) months and for the evening program, fifteen (15) months. Upon successful completion of 53 quarter credit hours and all other graduation requirements, the program culminates in the awarding of a Medical Assisting Diploma.

How can I find out more about this career?
For more information about a career in Clinical Medical Assisting, please visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET website. The Standard Occupational Code (SOC) for the career 31-9092.00 and the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code for this program is 51.0801.

Supplies: Most textbooks are included in the cost of the program. Additional books, which may be checked out by students for use in classes, are to be kept neat and clean and returned as directed. Retail cost for a new book will be charged to a student who damages or loses a book.
Students receive a kit that includes a stethoscope, uniform and other items. Additional necessary supplies may be listed in course syllabi.

Admission Requirements: The student will be presented with the Guidelines for Practicing Injections for his/her review and signature during the admissions process. Students are required to receive a hepatitis vaccination and provide verification to the College prior to the completion of MED105 Medical Techniques and Procedures 1. The cost of this vaccination is included in the student's tuition.

What percentage of graduates completes the Clinical Medical Assisting diploma program in the normal time frame as published in the catalog?
The normal time frame for completing the diploma program is 9 months. The percentage of graduates between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 completing in the normal time frame, by campus, is available below:

On-Time Graduation Rates
July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011

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*NA – There were fewer than 10 graduates in this program between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. For privacy reasons, the U.S. Department of Education requests that schools not report on-time completion rates or median debt levels for programs with fewer than 10 graduates. (Students needing more time due to leaves of absence or academic issues were not charged additional tuition.)

**On-time graduation rates represent statistics for the Medical Assisting 12 month program which was modified to the 9 month CMA program starting with the May 21, 2012 Class start.

The total graduation rate for this program, as reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) can be found below:

Blue Cliff College ACCSC 2010 Annual Report Clinical Medical Assisting
Cohort Graduation Rates by Campus & Program

*NA – There were no graduates during the reporting period.

**Graduation rates represent statistics for the Medical Assisting 12 month program which was modified to the 9 month CMA program starting with the May 21, 2012 Class start.

What percentage of Clinical Medical Assisting diploma graduates found employment related to their field of study?
The most recent annual report to our accrediting agency, the Accrediting Commission of Career Colleges and Schools (ACCSC), shows the percentage of graduates who found employment related to their field of study. View the information, by campus, below:

**Placement rates represent statistics for the Medical Assisting 12 month program which was modified to the 9 month CMA program starting with the May 21, 2012 Class start.

What is the total cost of the Clinical Medical Assisting diploma program?
The total current tuition and fees for a student completing the program in normal time is $12,985. The additional cost for books, supplies, and graduation fees is $1,850 for a total cost of $14,835.

How much student loan debt does a typical graduate have to repay after graduation?
The median* loan debt for students who graduated between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 for public debt (Title IV loans) and for private debt (private loans and post-graduate payment plans) can be found below:

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* Median debt represents the mid-point in a list of all students carrying debt, including zero debt.

**Median debt represent statistics for the Medical Assisting 12 month program which was modified to the 9 month CMA program starting with the May 21, 2012 Class start.

Textbook information
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