Medical Assistant
Student Consumer Information
INSTITUTIONAL OPEID NUMBER: 022195
CIP NUMBER:
51.0801 Medical/Clinical Medical Assistant
51.0710 Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
PROGRAM NAME: CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT/MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
DEGREE LEVEL(S): CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Clinical Medical Assistant Program provides an in-depth analysis of human anatomy and physiology, medical clinical skills, laboratory procedures, and utilizing patient contact skills in the 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:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos164.htm
2010-2011 OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK LINKS:
TOTAL PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES: $12,644.00
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS FOR BOOKS AND SUPPLIES: $2,325.00
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: 12 MONTHS
% STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THE PROGRAM WITHIN NORMAL LENGTH DURING 2010-2011:
41% CMA/65% MOA
DEBT AT PROGRAM COMPLETION
MEDIAN CUMULATIVE FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN DEBT:
Clinical Medical Assisting: $13,840
Medical Office Assistant: $10,014
JOB PLACEMENT INFORMATION
PROGRAM 2010-2011 JOB PLACEMENT RATE: 79.1% **average of both CMA and MOA
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? **includes both CMA and MOA
|
In field of study |
29 |
|
In related field |
15 |
|
Out of Field |
5 |
|
Not working |
6 |
|
Continuing education/ Medical Leave |
8 |
Who were their employers?
Family Practice Associates
Cigna OnSite
Berkshrie Hematology Oncology
CHP Neighborhood Health Center
Berkshire Medical Center – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Suburban Medical
Kolburne School
BCARC
Berkshire Endoscopy
Tapestry Health
Berkshire Home Care
Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital
The Brien Center
Sullivan and Associates
Dr Bodine – Gynecology
Providence Care of Lenox
Ad Lib Home Care Services
Integrative Medicine
Claire’s
Mildred Elley
Apex Resource Technologies
Experience Wellness
North Adams Regional Hospital
The placement rate is based on program completers who were employed within 180 days of program completion and were employed for at least 13 weeks.
How do we survey our graduates?
The Career Services office of Mildred Elley surveys student’s employers 90 days after the placement.
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—Pittsfield, Massachusetts Campus is licensed to operate as a private occupational school and its programs are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Inquiries should be directed to:
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Office of Proprietary Schools
75 Main Street
Malden, MA 01248-4906
(781) 338-3000
Mildred Elley—Pittsfield, MA Campus is also licensed to operate as a Cosmetology school and the Cosmetology program is approved by the Board of Registration of Cosmetologists of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Mildred Elley—Pittsfield, Massachusetts Campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award certificates and diplomas. 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:
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
750 First Street, NE, Suite 980
Washington, DC 20002-4241
(202) 336-6780