Heart to Heart Healthcare Training: Ann Arbor, Lansing
Medical Assistant
21-Week Medical Assistant Program
Heart to Heart Healthcare Training is approved through the State of Michigan to provide Medical Assistant training (MA/CMA/CCMA). Our 21-week Medical Assistant Program consists of 5 modules and 100 externship hours that prepare you to become a certified medical assistant and open a wide array of career options in the healthcare industry.
Medical Assistant Course Information
What are the requirements to be accepted into your Medical Assistant program?
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age. As part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards, a background check, immunization records, and drug screening may be required for participation in externships.
How long is the Medical Assistant Training?
This comprehensive 21-week program is designed for those aspiring to make a meaningful impact in the medical field. Our hybrid format combines the convenience of online lectures with the hands-on experience of in-person labs, ensuring a well-rounded education.
The curriculum is meticulously structured into five modules, covering essential knowledge and skills required for medical assistant proficiency. Additionally, you will gain practical experience through a 100-hour externship, split into 15 weeks of classroom instruction and 6 weeks of real-world training.
Classes start every three weeks!
How do I register for the Medical Assistant Program?
The total cost for the Medical Assistant class is $3,500. To register for the Medical Assistant class, we require a $500 deposit at the time of application to secure your spot in the class.
The remaining balance of $3,000 would be due on or before the first day of class. You can register by clicking the apply now button, paying your deposit over the phone, or on our website.
The student is responsible for purchasing one pair of dark purple scrubs for all in-person labs, and all required books.
Do you offer Financial Aid or Payment Plans?
To support your education, we offer several financial assistance options. You can apply through Climb Credit by visiting our Financing page.
Additionally, we accept payments plans to make the investment in your future more manageable. If you are interested in setting up a payment plan, please contact Heart to Heart directly for further information.
While we do not offer financial aid through FASFA at this time, other avenues of support are available. You may consider reaching out to your local Michigan Works office to see if you qualify for their funding programs. Furthermore, the Michigan Skills Achievement Scholarship is another potential resource for financial assistance.
WHAT IS A MEDICAL ASSISTANT?
Medical assistants are regarded as generalists in the healthcare delivery system. As such, they need to have a broad range of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Medical assisting programs prepare graduates for employment in the allied health profession. Medical assistants are commonly considered healthcare delivery generalists because they perform a range of services in various settings, such as outpatient and ambulatory healthcare settings. Duties vary with the size, specialty, and location of the medical practice. Medical assistants work under the direction and supervision of a physician, office manager, or other healthcare professional.
Medical assistant duties include administrative and clinical functions. Front-office activities include setting appointments, greeting and directing patients, answering phones, updating patient files and records, preparing written correspondence, and completing insurance forms. They may also include scheduling referrals, hospital admissions, and diagnostic tests.
Clinical (back-office) duties include obtaining vital signs and patient histories; assisting with examinations, treatments, and procedures, such as electrocardiograms, injections, and wound care; collecting specimens, such as by phlebotomy; performing simple (waived) laboratory tests; and sterilizing medical instruments. Depending on state laws, a medical assistant may prepare and administer some injections under a physician’s direction.
Medical assistants typically work a 40-hour week. However, part-time, evening, and weekend hours are possible. They primarily work in clean, well-lit environments that require some physical activity. Medical assistants interact with patients, colleagues, and medical professionals, often handling multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medical assistant graduate may be prepared to meet the requirements for various occupational titles, including:
- Medical assistant (MA)
- Certified medical assistant (CMA)
- Registered medical assistant (RMA)
- Certified medical administrative specialist (CMAS)
- Certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA)
- Certified medical administrative assistant (CMAA)
- Clinical medical assistant certification (CMAC)
- Administrative medical assistant
- Clinical medical assistant
- Chiropractor assistant or technician
- Podiatric medical assistant
- Medical records technician
- Medical insurance coding specialist or coder
- Medical secretary or executive assistant
- Medical reception or receptionist
- Medical office assistant
- Electrocardiography technician
- Phlebotomist
WHAT ARE A MEDICAL ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES?
TOP 12 MOST FREQUENTLY PERFORMED RESPONSIBILITIES
- Abide by principles and laws related to confidentiality
- Adapt communications to an individual’s understanding
- Demonstrate respect for individual diversity
- Employ professional techniques during verbal, nonverbal, and text-based interactions
- Comply with risk management and safety procedures
- Interact with staff and patients to optimize work flow efficiency
- Maintain patient records
- Provide care within legal and ethical boundaries
- Practice standard precautions
- Document patient communication, observations, and clinical treatments
- Identify potential consequences of failing to operate within the scope of practice of a medical assistant
- Transmit information electronically
Depending on the type of healthcare employer, the medical assistant may also perform these additional clinical functions:
- Prepare treatment rooms and patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Maintain administrative and clinical equipment and supply inventory
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
- Prepare and administer oral and injectable medications as directed by a physician
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians’ instructions to patients
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
- Perform simple (waived) laboratory tests