Clinical Medical Assistant is a Diploma program offered by Athena Career Academy in Toledo, OH. The program takes 7½ months + 6-week externship to complete, with a total tuition of $12,400.
Program Overview
The Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) program consists of 800 clock hours of study, including 640 hours of classroom and lab participation and a 160-hour externship. Upon completion of the Clinical Medical Assistant program, the graduate will receive a diploma and will be able to sit for the national Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification administered by the American Medical Technologist (AMT).
Program objectives.
- Perform administrative and clinical skills expected of a beginning practicing medical assistant in an entry-level position.
- Maintain professional and ethical behavior as a health care provider.
- Communicate, interact, and work appropriately and effectively with patients, patients’ family, peers, staff and supervisors.
- Complete and document procedures and point of care testing to differentiate between health and pathology.
- Identify and use multicultural perspectives to meet the needs of diverse populations.
Admission Requirements and Process
Persons interested in enrolling in an Allied Health Program must attend an informational meeting with an admissions representative, complete an online application for admission, submit the registration fee for the selected program, complete the online State of Ohio Disclosure course, provide a high school or GED transcript and identification, secure funding arrangements, sign an enrollment agreement and attend the orientation session. Athena Career Academy will accept transfer credits solely at the discretion of the Allied Health Program Director.
General Requirements
- High school or GED transcriptSubmit a copy of a high school transcript or GED transcript with full name, graduation date and a school official signature if possible; foreign transcripts must be evaluated…
- IdentificationProvide a copy of valid government identification and social security card, plus an I-94 card, current passport and alien registration number if applicable.
- Ohio Disclosure CourseComplete the online State of Ohio Disclosure course.
- Registration fee and fundingSubmit the registration fee for the selected Allied Health program and secure funding arrangements for the program in which you are enrolling.
- Admissions meeting and applicationAttend an informational meeting with an admissions representative and complete an online application for admission.
- Enrollment agreement and orientationSign an enrollment agreement and attend the orientation session.
Application Process
- 1Meet with Admissions and Tour our SchoolCall, text or email to discuss your goals and which program is best for you! Virtual Tours available by request.
- 2Meet with Financial Aid to Review Your Funding OptionsCall, text or email to set up your meeting or it can be made during your admissions tour. To apply for federal aid, complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov using Athena Career Academy’s Federal School Code 041922.
- 3Complete Admission Requirements and the Application for AdmissionComplete an online application for admission and submit the documents your program requires, such as your high school or GED transcript and a copy of valid government identification and social security card.
- 4Sign the Enrollment Agreement and Attend OrientationSign the enrollment agreement and attend the orientation session. You are now ready to start at Athena, the fast track to your future!
Program Schedule
The Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) program consists of a 7 1/2-month lecture/lab and 6 week externship experience, taught in five sessions followed by the externship.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Program costs. Registration Fee $120.00; Books, Uniforms, Supplies & Fees $1,975.00; Tuition $12,400.00. Total Program Costs $14,495.00. Clinical Medical Assistant graduates who wish to walk in the commencement ceremony pay a fee of $150.00. All books, supplies, uniforms, and fees must be purchased through Athena Career Academy.
Payment policy. The school accepts the following forms of payment: cash, money order, Master Card, Visa, Discover, and American Express. All balances must be current to progress, graduate, and/or receive a transcript or diploma. A $15.00 late fee will be applied to the student’s account for any late payments. The current website lists Title IV Financial Aid only for the Practical Nursing, LPN to RN and Early Childhood Education programs.
Curriculum
The sample Clinical Medical Assistant curriculum totals 800 hours: 480 theory hours and 320 lab and externship hours across five sessions and a 160-hour medical externship.
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Career Outcomes
Medical Assistants may find opportunities in many facets of medical care.
Completion and placement rates (as reported to the Council on Occupational Education). 2023-2024: 66.67% completion, 100% placement. 2022-2023: 94% completion, 79% placement. 2021-2022: 89% completion, 94% placement.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Athena Career Academy is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (School Registration Number 10-09-1943T).
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Toledo Campus (IPEDS, 2024).