This program prepares students to take the national certification exam offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) as well as through the American Medical Technologists Association to become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 9355 113th Street N., #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 The estimated program cost of $2,800 includes a $46/unit enrollment fee, a materials fee, various student fees, as well as uniform, books, certification exam, and clinical clearance process. Program cost at Modesto Junior College is very competitive with the cost of medical assisting programs offered by local trade schools. For information on Financial Aid, call (209) 575-7700. The Medical Assisting Program begins in the fall and spring semester of each year. It is a full-time, eight-month, certificate program offering training in administrative (front) and clinical (back) office procedures. In addition to the reasonable cost of this program, students of Modesto Junior College have the added benefit of college credit and comprehensive student services. If you have questions about program information, call Allied Health, 575-6362 or visit the Allied Health website at www.mjc.edu/alliedhealth and search Medical Assisting Program. For academic advising, contact Shirley Buzbee, Medical Assisting Program Director, 575-6377.
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