Medical Assistant
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Changes to the SLTECH Registration Process!
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CREDIT HOURS
28 Credit Hours
ESTIMATED COST*
$3,507
CERTIFICATE ACHIEVED
CC
Tuition is subject to change without notice. Additional fees may be required.
FULL DESCRIPTION
HOW TO APPLY
The Medical Assistant Program provides you with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a medical assistant and prepares you to complete a national certification exam. Medical assistants work primarily in doctors’ offices and other care clinics as a key member of the allied healthcare team.
You receive training in both the administrative and clinical areas of medical assistance so you can work to keep the offices and clinics of numerous health professionals running smoothly under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties you may perform include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties you may perform include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed. Our curriculum helps students gain competency in cognitive, psychomotor and affective competencies.
Certificate of Completion: 28 Credits
- Apply to SLCC
Complete an online Application for Admission. - Complete Orientation
You can complete an orientation in person or online. - A reading sample comparable to the textbooks used in this program is available to assist students in evaluating their ability to complete the program successfully. Please ask your advisor for the sample during your appointment.
- Make an Appointment with an Academic Advisor
Meet with an advisor after completing the assessment. - Pay Tuition
Pay tuition at Cashier Services before registering for courses. - Register for Courses in MySLCC.
OCCUPATIONS
Medical Assistants
Entry-Level Wage: $19.10
Median Wage: $20.66
Monthly Openings: 253
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Tuition and Fees
- Application is free!
- Tuition: $2,520
- Student Fees: $252
- Lab Fees: $155.00
- Books/Supplies: $608.00 - Books required for the first day in the healthcare classroom – ask your advisor when this will happen
Total Estimated Cost: $3,507 (subject to change without notice)
Associated Costs not payable to the College
(see Requirements below)
- Background check: $29.00
- Drug Screen: $35.00 - at SLCC approved site
- Immunizations compliance: $16.00 (Immunization costs will vary; see local clinic or SLCC Health and Wellness Services)
- National Center for Competency Testing Certification exam: $90.00
SCHOLARSHIPS
You can find information on scholarships and aid opportunities for technical education students here:
https://www.slcc.edu/scholarships/state-sponsored-grants-scholarships.aspx
For other scholarship Opportunities and Questions about paying for school please contact the Financial Aid Office:
SLCC Financial Aid
801-957-4410
https://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/contact.aspx
Schedule an appointment with an SLTech Financial Aid Advisor:
https://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/news-and-events.aspx
Available Class Schedules
Jordan Campus
3491 W 9000 S, JHS 011
West Jordan, UT 84088
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hybrid Class - We are open the hours listed above, and you have the freedom to choose when to come in to take exams and learn skills! Students spend 12 or more hours per week – the more you spend, the quicker you will complete!
Next Classes Start:
January 13, 2025
February 3, 2025
March 17, 2025
April 14, 2025
West Valley Campus
3460 S 5600 W, Room 108
West Valley City, UT 84120
At West Valley, students participate in a regular classroom-style program.
Next Classes Start:
January 13, 2025
Afternoon Classes: Mon - Thurs 1:00 pm - 4 pm.
Financial Aid
- Please contact SLCC Veterans Services for VA Educational Benefits
Requirements
- 16 years old at enrollment; 18 years old at externship; 18 years old for certification and employment.
- A reading sample comparable to the textbooks used in this program is available to assist students in evaluating their ability to complete the program successfully. Please ask your advisor for the sample during your appointment.
- Keyboarding speed of 20 WPM on a 3-minute timed test on location at the Medical Technologies Suite (JHS-011). This typing test is only administered at the JHS-011 Suite at the SLCC Jordan Campus: 3491 W 9000 S, West Jordan, UT 84088.
- Student must have a high school diploma or GED to be eligible to sit for the national certification exam that is a required component of this program.
Immunizations
- Hepatitis B (proof of three dose vaccination or proof of immunity by titer). * Student may start the TEMA program with proof of first dose of Hepatitis B vaccination, but must be completed prior to externship.
- MMR (proof of two dose vaccination or proof of immunity by titer)
- 2-step PPD or QuantiFERON-TB – this requires two separate Tuberculin skin tests with negative results or Quantiferon blood test with negative result completed within the past year. If a positive result is given, proof of a current chest x-ray with a negative result.
- Varicella (Chickenpox) - (proof of two dose vaccination or proof of immunity by titer). A letter from the physician stating childhood exposure will not be accepted.
- TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) given within the past 10 years
- Influenza (given October 1 - March 31) – required yearly
- Covid immunization (highly recommended) – Proof of full immunization is required by most clinical sites. If not immunized, a face shield and mask must be worn at all times during the clinical shifts.
Background Check, Drug Screening and Immunizations Compliance
Salt Lake Technical College has contracted the services from American DataBank (ADB) through its comprehensive tool for student screening, immunizations and compliance. This tool, named Complio, is configured to screen for each of the items listed above based on SLTech requirements. Students need to create an account with Complio and SLCC will be notified when compliance has been met.
Ready to get started? Visit the admissions page for instructions and steps to follow for enrollment!
Certifications
Certificates Earned within the Program
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR
- American Heart Association First Aid
Certificates for which Students May Prepare for upon Program Completion
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) – National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
- American Medical Technologists (AMT) – Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- American Association of Medical Assistants Test (AAMA) Eligibility Pilot Program – Certified Medical Assistant (CMA AAMA)
COURSE/PROGRAM DELIVERY MODEL
At our Jordan Campus, this program is offered in a Competency Based Education (CBE) format. Students will be expected to invest a minimum of 24 hours per week for Full-time students (if using VA funding), or a minimum of 12 hours per week for Part-time students, in completing coursework. Students will enroll in each course according to the established sequence in the catalog.
At our West Valley Campus, this program is offered in a traditional classroom-style delivery method. Classes meet 12 hours per week in their progress and the program takes a little over a year to complete.
Students who only need one or more courses for purposes other than earning a certificate for a full program of study may enroll for Personalized Professional Training (PPT) courses, available in select program areas.
Students receiving Federal Financial Aid or VA funding please contact your academic advisor for specific information regarding eligibility.
Other
Includes CPR and First Aid.
Students need a USB Flash Drive and headphones for the first day of class.