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Medical Assistant Training Program
The Medical Assistant Training Program at Newbridge College provides students with the healthcare training and knowledge required to begin a career working in HMOs, medical clinics, doctor's offices, chiropractic offices, rehabilitation centers and other health care facilities.
This is a diploma program.
Program Length
- Day Classes: 36 weeks
- Evening Classes: 43 weeks
Program Admission Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or 18 years old and successfully pass the Ability-to-Benefit examination administered by an Independent Test Administrator (ITA)
- Command of English language
Campuses Offering this Program
Medical Assistant Training Program Course Description
The Medical Assistant training program focuses on providing knowledge and understanding of basic human anatomy and common pathology. Students learn the use of medical terminology as it relates to the clinical environment. The instruction provides student with the skills for routine diagnostic laboratory procedures, understanding of administration of medications, entry-level skill proficiency required for assisting in routine patient examinations and surgical procedures. In addition, students will gain knowledge of the legal as well as ethical responsibilities outlined in the Scope of Practice.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a Medical Assistant Diploma, EKG Certificate, Injection Certificate, and CPR health care provider level. Graduates are also eligible to take the examination for Certification by the California Medical Assistant Association.
Courses Included in the Medical Assistant Program
- Administrative Medical Assistant I & II
- Specimen Collection and Laboratory Procedures
- Exam Room Procedures
- Pharmacology
- Administration of Medications
- Computer Applications
Medical Assistant Externship Program
Upon completion of their academic requirements, students participate in a 6-8 week externship program with a health care employer, providing students with real-world hands-on work experience.
Occupation and Job Outlook
Job growth in the health care industry continues to expand to meet the needs of a growing and aging population in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Medical Assistants is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations, and new job openings for Medical Assistants is expected to increase nearly 34% through 2018.*
Work Environment: Medical Assistants typically work in healthcare facilities that are clean. Physical demands typically include standing 80% or more of the time, walking 4-6 hours a day, moderate amounts of bending, stooping, crouching and reaching, and the ability to work long or irregular hours.
Medical Assistant Career Opportunities
The Medical Assistant program at Newbridge College provides training for clinical and administrative procedures needed to work in a variety of entry-level positions, including:
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Office Assistant
- Clinical Assistant
- Medical Records Clerk
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Office Management
- Optometric Assistant
- Outpatient Surgery Assistant
Accreditation
Newbridge College Santa Ana and Newbridge College Long Beach are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a private, non-profit, independent accrediting agency dedicated to ensuring a quality education for more than 250,000 students who annually pursue career education at 800 accredited institutions.
Newbridge College San Diego East is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as "a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training provided by institutions of higher education and the programs they accredit."
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
Final regulations published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2010, [75 FR 66665 and FR 66832], by the U.S. Department of Education, require institutions that participate in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (the HEA), to report certain information about students who enrolled in the Title IV-eligible educational programs that lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation (GE Programs). Those regulations also provide that institutions must disclose to prospective students certain information about their GE programs.
Recognized Occupations
The U.S. Department of Labor lists the following occupations as potential careers for students who complete these programs. For more information regarding Recognized Occupations and Standard Occupational Codes, please visit http://www.onetonline.org.
| Program | Standard Occupational Code (SOC) |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | 31-9092.00 - Medical Assistants 43-6013.00 - Medical Secretaries 31-9099.00 - Healthcare Support Workers, All Other |
Students Completing Within Published Program Length - On Time Completion Rate
| Program | Campus (Year) | Number of Students Who Began Program1 | Students Available for Graduation2 | Graduates3 | On Time Completion Rate4 | Total Completion Rate5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | ||||||
| Santa Ana (2009) | 137 | 137 | 52 | 38% | 85% | |
| Santa Ana (2010) | 95 | 95 | 12 | 13% | 79% | |
| Long Beach (2009) | 94 | 94 | 37 | 39% | 65% | |
| Long Beach(2010) | 94 | 93 | 24 | 26% | 74% | |
| San Diego (2009) | 129 | 129 | 71 | 55% | 90% | |
| San Diego (2010) | 137 | 137 | 55 | 40% | 74% |
1Students beginning program who are scheduled to complete the program within the reporting calendar year.
2Students beginning program minus students unavailable for graduation (deceased, incarcerated, or called to active military duty).
3Students completing the program within 100% of the published program length.
4Graduates divided by the number of students available for graduation.
5Students completing the program on time, plus those completing within 150% of the published program length.
Placement Rates
| Program | Campus (Year) | Number of Graduates1 | Graduates Available for Employment2 | Graduates Employed in the Field3 | Placement Rate Employed in the Field4 | Graduates Employed in the Field an average of less than 32 hours5 | Graduates Employed in the Field at least 32 hours per week55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | |||||||
| Santa Ana (2009) | 52 | 52 | 38 | 73% | N/A | N/A | |
| Santa Ana (2010) | 12 | 10 | 8 | 80% | N/A | N/A | |
| Long Beach (2009) | 37 | 37 | 32 | 86% | N/A | N/A | |
| Long Beach (2010) | 24 | 21 | 10 | 48% | N/A | N/A | |
| San Diego (2009) | 106 | 91 | 46 | 51% | N/A | N/A | |
| San Diego (2010) | 101 | 80 | 48 | 60% | N/A | N/A |
1Students completing the program within 100% of the published program length.
2Graduates minus the number of graduates unavailable for employment (graduates who, after graduation, are deceased, incarcerated, called to active military duty, international students who leave the U.S. or do not have a visa allowing employment in the U.S., or are continuing education in an accredited or BPPE-approved postsecondary institution.
3Graduates reporting that they are gainfully employed within six months of graduation in a position for which the skills obtained through the education and training provided by the institution are required or provided a significant advantage to the graduate in obtaining the position.
4Placement rate is calculated by dividing the number of graduates gainfully employed in the field by the number of graduates available for employment.
5This specific statistical information is not maintained by the institution.
Salary and Wage Information
Annual Salary and Wage Reported for Graduates Employed in the Field
| Program | Campus (Year) | Graduates Available for Employment1 | Graduates Employed in the Field2 | $15,000-$20,000 | $20,001-$25,000 | $25,001-$30,000 | $30,001-$35,000 | $35,001-$40,000 | $40,001+ | Students Not Reporting Salary3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | ||||||||||
| Santa Ana (2009) | 52 | 38 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 31 | |
| Santa Ana (2010) | 10 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 0 | |
| Long Beach (2009) | 37 | 32 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 25 | |
| Long Beach (2010) | 21 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 0 | |
| San Diego (2009) | 91 | 46 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 23 | - | - | 4 | |
| San Diego (2010) | 80 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | - | - | 33 |
1Graduates minus the number of graduates unavailable for employment (graduates who, after graduation, are deceased, incarcerated, called to active military duty, international students who leave the U.S. or do not have a visa allowing employment in the U.S., or are continuing education in an accredited or BPPE-approved postsecondary institution.
2Graduates reporting that they are gainfully employed within six months of graduation in a position for which the skills obtained through the education and training provided by the institution are required or provided a significant advantage to the graduate in obtaining the position.
3Salary information is reported by the graduate; not all graduates reported salary information.
2011 Program Tuition Costs and Length
| Program | Campus | Program Cost* | Clock Hours | Credit Hours | Length (Weeks) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Class | Eve. Class | |||||
| Medical Assistant | Santa Ana | $16,642.50 | 720 | 47 | 36 | 43 |
| Long Beach | $16,642.50 | 720 | 47 | 36 | 43 | |
| San Diego | $15,640.00 | 720 | 47.33 | 36 | 43 | |
* Program Cost includes tuition fee, registration fee, student recovery fund, books and supplies for each program.
Median Loan Debt Incurred by Students
| Program | Campus | Median Loan Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | Santa Ana | $9,390 |
| Long Beach | $9,390 | |
| San Diego | $8,890 |
*Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2018. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information, please visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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