Medical Assisting
Student Consumer Information
INSTITUTIONAL OPEID NUMBER: 022195
NEW YORK STATE PROGRAM HEGIS NUMBER: 5214.00
CIP NUMBER:
51.0801 Medical/Clinical Medical Assistant
51.0710 Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
PROGRAM NAME:
A.O.S. in Medical Assisting
Certificate in Clinical Medical Assistant
Certificate in Medical Office Assistant
DEGREE LEVEL(S): A.O.S.; Certificate
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Health care professions are one of the fastest growing career fields in the country. The Associate’s degree program in Medical Assistant encompasses both administrative and clinical skills, enhancing a graduate’s success in the medical field, and builds upon the foundations provided by the Certificate programs in Clinical Medical Assistant and Medical Office Assistant.
The Clinical Medical Assistant program provides an in-depth analysis of human anatomy and physiology, clinical and laboratory procedures, and patient contact skills utilized in a clinical environment. In the growing health care field, clinical and technical skills are critical for success. This program offers students the specialized skills and training necessary to meet the demands of medical offices and allied health care facilities.
The Medical Office Assistant program offers students the skills necessary to meet the administrative requirements of medical offices and allied health care facilities. This program offers an intensive study of medical office management and procedures, insurance processing and transcription of medical reports.
SOC CODE(S) AND LINKS TO OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION:
31-9092 ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ep/ind-occ.matrix/occ_pdf/occ_31-9092.pdf
2010-2011 OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK LINKS:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos164.htm
TOTAL PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES:
A.O.S. in Medical Assisting- $26,295
Certificate in Clinical Medical Assistant- $15,922
Certificate in Medical Office Assistant- $15,922
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS FOR BOOKS AND SUPPLIES:
A.O.S. in Medical Assisting- $2,250
Certificate in Clinical Medical Assistant- $1,350
Certificate in Medical Office Assistant-$1,350
TOTAL CAMPUS LIVING ANNUAL ROOM AND BOARD CHARGES: None
URL LINK TO COLLEGE WEB SITE PROGRAM COSTS: Available in Catalog, only.
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETION INFORMATION
NORMAL PROGRAM COMPLETION LENGTH IN MONTHS: Certificate,12 months; A.O.S., 20 months
% STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THE PROGRAM WITHIN NORMAL LENGTH DURING 2010-2011: 50.00%
DEBT AT PROGRAM COMPLETION
MEDIAN CUMULATIVE FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN DEBT:
A.O.S. in Medical Assisting: $17,197
Certificate in Clinical Medical Assisting: $11,427
Certificate in Medical Office Assistant: $11,688
JOB PLACEMENT INFORMATION
PROGRAM 2010-2011 JOB PLACEMENT RATE: 80.00%
JOB PLACEMENT COHORT DESCRIPTION:
Who is included in this sample?
This information provided includes all students who completed the program(s) between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.
What kinds of jobs did they get?
All students considered placed were working in positions that required skills directly related to the credential earned and titles that are consistent with industry standards.
Who were their employers?
Students generally obtain positions within the local communities and surrounding areas of the Capital Region. Many students obtain employment concluding internships and clinical rotations required during their time of study.
How do we survey our graduates?
Graduate surveys are conducted for each cohort of graduates approximately ninety days upon graduation.
To whom do we report this information?
Mildred Elley periodically submits job placement information both to the New York State Education Department and to the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Mildred Elley is approved by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York to offer the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree and undergraduate Certificate programs, and its programs are registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). As a degree-granting institution, Mildred Elley is a member of the University of the State of New York (USNY).
Inquiries to the New York State Education Department should be directed to:
New York State Education Department
Office of College & University Evaluation
5 North Mezzanine—Education Building
Albany, New York 12234
(518) 474-2593
www.nysed.gov
Mildred Elley is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award certificates and the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Inquiries should be directed to:
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
750 First Street, N.E., Suite 980
Washington, D.C. 20002-4241
(202) 336-6780
www.acics.org