Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

General Medical Studies

• Introduction to the Health Profession
• Infection Control, Body Substance Isolation, and Biohazard Disposal
• Medical-Legal and Ethical Considerations in Health Care
• Introduction to Medical Terminology
• Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
• Vital Signs
• CPR, First Aid

Core Phlebotomy Curriculum

• Understanding vascular anatomy
• Understanding biohazard precautions
• Performing venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks, collecting urine samples and throat cultures
• Knowing how, when, and in what order to draw
• Transportation of specimens to lab
• Understanding the needs of the laboratory to run tests

Course Description: Administrative Medical Assisting Module (CAMA)

• The Administrative Medical Assisting module is part of the Certified Medical Assistant program and is not offered as a stand-alone course. This module consists of three classes per week for five weeks and meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9am-12pm (day course) and 6-9pm (night course) totaling approximately 45 hours. Sometimes known as “Front Office” the topics include: Intro to Medical Assisting, Communication and Scheduling, Professionalism, Safety & Reception, Office Equipment & Supplies, Exam / treatment areas, Communications 2, Records & Documentation, Electronic Health Record, Telephone, Billing / Coding, and Procedural Coding. The module culminates with a written and practical exam.

Course Description: Anatomy & Physiology Module

• The Anatomy & Physiology module is part of the Certified Medical Assistant program and is not offered as a stand-alone course. This module consists of three classes per week for five weeks and meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9am-12pm (day course) and 6-9pm (night course) totaling approximately 45 hours. Topics include each of the 11 systems (Integumentary incl cells, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Urinary, Reproductive, Digestive, Nervous, Endocrine, Lymphatic/Immune, Skeletal, and Muscular. The module culminates with a written exam.

Course Description: Clinical Medical Assisting Module (CCMA)

• The Clinical Medical Assisting module is part of the Certified Medical Assistant program and is not offered as a stand-alone course. This module consists of three classes per week for five weeks and meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9am-12pm (day course) and 6-9pm (night course) totaling approximately 45 hours. Sometimes known as “Back Office” the topics include: Assisting with Eye/Ear Care, Assisting with Minor Surgery, Orientation to the Lab, Collecting Urine & Stool Samples, Blood Specimens, EKG & Pulmonary Function Tests, Pharmacology, Math & Medication Dosing, Nutrition & Health, and Practice Management. The module culminates with a written and practical exam.

• High school diploma or GED
• Must complete General Medical Studies before progressing into core portions
• Must complete A&P before progressing into CCMA portion

Uniforms, Books, and Accessories

Students must obtain school uniform and uniforms only are allowed to be worn during all phases of course training. We have an arrangement with a local uniform store that can assist students picking out the correct uniform and will have it embroidered. A basic scrub suit is acceptable but most students opt for the Gray's Anatomy brand. Approximate cost $60-$75 depending on brand. Because most programs meet 3 times a week, it is recommended to get 3 uniforms,. It is also recommended that students consider a school hoodie (approximate cost $40) and a baseball cap (if desired, approximate cost $30). Hoodies and caps can be added to student accounts for students who are financing their education with payment plans.

Students will also need a wristwatch for vital signs, a pen, and notepad.

Textbook: Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Procedures 6th edition, ISBN: 978-1259197741, Approximate cost $126

• You do not have to buy a 'new' book - you can look for a used book or even a loaner from Amazon
• Textbook can be included as a library loan for a fee - you must return it at the end of the course to get the deposit back

The Certified Medical Assistant program at 911Programs prepares students for certification exam by the National HealthCareer Association (NHA). Upon completion of each of the two standalone core components (CPT, CET) students may sit for those individual exams. Upon completion of the entire program, graduates can sit for the NHA National Medical Assistant exam. The Medical Assistant profession is not licensed in the State of Rhode Island and graduates may apply for jobs with our completion certificate alone, however we recommend taking the NHA exam to increase employer confidence. 911Programs is an authorized testing site for the NHA and students may take their national certifications here.

 

General Medical Studies Portion (successful completion is pre-requisite for CPT and CET)

• Monday: 9am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Wednesday: 9am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Thursday: 9am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Total instructional hours: Approximately 36

Weeks to complete: Approximately 4

Core Phlebotomy Technician Portion

• Monday: 930am-1230pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Tuesday: 930am-1230pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Thursday: 930am-1230pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Total instructional hours: Approximately 63 (excluding clinical)

Weeks to complete: Approximately 7

Core EKG Technician Portion

The current model for this module is

• Monday: 6-9pm
• Friday: 6-9pm
• Total instructional hours: Approximately 54

Weeks to complete: Approximately 6

Administrative Medical Assisting Portion

• Monday: 9am-2pm (day program)
• Wednesday: 9am-2pm (day program)
• Total instructional hours: Approximately 45

Weeks to complete: Approximately 5

Anatomy & Physiology Portion (successful completion is pre-requisite for Clinical Medical Assisting portion)

• Monday: 9am-2pm (day program)
• Wednesday: 9am-2pm (day program)
• Total instructional hours: Approximately 45

Weeks to complete: Approximately 5

Clinical Medical Assisting Portion

• Monday: 9am-2pm (day program)
• Wednesday: 9am-2pm (day program)
• Total instructional hours: Approximately 45

Weeks to complete: Approximately 5

Clinical Requirement

120 hours

Total weeks to complete: Approximately 23 calendar weeks. Total instructional hours: Approximately 288

Important Information:

1. This course is comprised of six modules including a full Phlebotomy Program (not a class on "how to draw blood") and a full EKG Technician Program (not a class on "how to do an ECG") which allows graduates to sit for the National HealthCareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Assistant Examination. The NHA National Exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA), a division of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). Completion of this program also qualifies graduates to sit for the Rhode Island Nursing Assistant Licensure Exam.
2. We have been an NHA testing site since 2013 so you can take your national exam at our school. (see certificates below)
3. Clinical Information: Phlebotomy. We have guaranteed phlebotomy clinical placement at one of our many affiliate labs in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. The phlebotomy clinical is NOT required to complete the medical assistant program, however students who do complete the phlebotomy clinical get a separate Phlebotomy Technician certificate and the right to call themselves a Certified Phlebotomist as well as a Certified Medical Assistant. The average time from end of course to phlebotomy clinical placement was 30 days in 2022.
4. Clinical Information: EKG portion. Since students complete the clinical requirements for EKG during the school session, there is no need for an outside clinical placement for the EKG portion.
5. Clinical Information: Medical Assistant Program. We have guaranteed medical assistant clinical placement at one of our many affiliate sites in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. Attendance in a medical assistant clinical is not required to graduate and most students go straight to work upon graduation.

 

Program Costs

The 2023 tuition is $6890

• If you pay in full before the first class, you will get a 10% discount (689 off) making the tuition $6201

Application Fee

• If you apply for the course the $50 application fee is non-refundable
• If you are funded by an agency, the application fee does not apply to you

There is a $20 fee for liability insurance which covers students during the program.

• If you are funded by an agency, the liability insurance fee is paid by the agency

Students will need at least one uniform (approximate cost is $60-75 but students may choose to upgrade to a fancier one or get multiple ones).

Students will need the course textbooks - average cost is $120 (but students may find a used books online for less). We provide the phlebotomy workbook as part of the tuition. Students may sell the books to the school at the end of the course.

Items included with course tuition

• Student phlebotomy workbook
• Access to our Online Classroom Manager and Google Classroom
• Lanyard and ID Badge
• Clinical placement for phlebotomy and nursing assistant
• Job placement assistance

As of July 1, 2024 Lab fees and supplies are not included with tuition.

• Lab fees for this program are $1140
• Supplies for this program are $1000
• SUMMER and FALL 2025 SPECIAL: if course is paid in full before course starts, lab fees and supplies will be included
• Economically impacted students: Non-funded students whose income falls below the federal poverty line will have their lab fees and supplies included in the program. Simply notify the office that your income falls below this line and your account will be credited. No documentation of your financial status will be required.

Optional: Technology Package (Get videos / narrated presentations of each lesson to watch at your leisure.) If you purchase the Technology Package, you may use it to make up missed lectures at no additional charge. (Normal tutoring charge to make up a lecture is $100). Tech Package: $1723

Certification and testing fees (not included in tuition): National HealthCareer Association (NHA) certification exam $160 (not required but highly recommended).

Payment Plan Options

General Parameters

1. The minimum downpayment for Summer 2025 is $550. Beginning September 2025 the minimum downpayment is $995.
2. The lowest monthly payment is $99 (depending on downpayment)
3. The longest term is 24 months (2 years)
4. At least half the tuition must be paid to graduate and get a certificate
5. The lower your downpayment and/or monthly payment, the longer the term - however the term cannot exceed 24 months so either the downpayment or monthly payment has to be higher to meet the above requirements
6. There is a finance fee on the amount you are financing so the larger the downpayment, the lower the finance fee
7. There is interest on the unpaid balance so the sooner you pay off your loan, the less interest you will pay - just like any loan
8. The more you put down and the quicker you pay, the less money you will spend in the long run
9. Most popular, least expensive option is to pay in full before 1st class and receive a 10% discount off tuition

Example of payment plan using the minimum downpayment ($550): 24 monthly payments of $336.04