Medical Assistants (MA’s) help keep the healthcare industry running. With their knowledge of administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians and other health practitioners, medical assistants take and record personal information from patients and keep it confidential.
In MTECH’s Medical Assistant program, you will learn how to collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic laboratory tests, and handle a variety of administrative skills. Examples of clinical and administrative skills are listed below.
UTAH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION (USHE) DESCRIPTION:
Medical assistants are multi-skilled health care professionals responsible for various clinical and/or administrative duties and are an essential part of a healthcare team. This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions that allows them to learn and move into higher-level job opportunities by working with physicians and providers in clinical settings.
Students in this program learn cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains by focusing on administrative and back office clinical skills. Upon successful completion of all required courses, students participate in a clinical externship. Graduates of the program are eligible to take a national certification exam.
This program is eligible for Financial and Veterans Aid! Learn more
Registration: This program is considered “non-term”, which means there are multiple registration dates throughout the year. Here are the registration dates with the correlating start date:
| REGISTRATION DATE: | 5/20/24 | 7/29/2024 | 9/30/2024 | 12/9/2024 | 2/3/2025 | 5/12/2025 | |
| NEXT START DATE: | 6/3/24 | 8/15/24 | 10/7/2024 | 1/6/2025 | 3/3/2025 | 6/2/2025 |
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old
Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the Student Portal, and remains open until classes are full.
| SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
| 2024-2025 | Provo Campus | 201 | This program will start on the following dates: June 3, 2024, August 15, 2024, October 7, 2024, January 6, 2025, March 3, 2025, June 2, 2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-Th |
| 2024-2025 | Provo Campus | 201 | This program will start on the following dates: June 3, 2024, August 15, 2024, October 7, 2024, January 6, 2025, March 3, 2025, June 2, 2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M-Th |
| 2024-2025 | Provo Campus | 201 | This program will start on the following dates: June 3, 2024, August 15, 2024, October 7, 2024, January 6, 2025, March 3, 2025, June 2, 2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 2:45 PM | 5:45 PM | M-Th |
| 2024-2025 | Provo Campus | 201 | This program will start on the following dates: June 3, 2024, August 15, 2024, October 7, 2024, January 6, 2025, March 3, 2025, June 2, 2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M-Th |
| Schedule Notes: | Students will complete a 4.5-hour hybrid assignment each week in place of class on Fridays; Students will complete a 180-hour externship and will have 12 months to complete it from the time they finish the coursework. This class is self-taught with an instructor present to help with hands-on skills and questions about curriculum. For a more traditional style program, please see the other campuses. |
Total hours: 900
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($120/credit hour) | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Medical Assisting | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $150.00 |
| Clinical Procedures I | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $50.00 |
| Medical Office I | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $30.00 |
| Pharmacology | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $25.00 |
| Medical Office II | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $30.00 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 120 | 4 | 0 | $480.00 | $25.00 |
| Intermediate Lab I | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $50.00 |
| Advanced Lab II | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $50.00 |
| Specialty Patient Care and Treatment | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $50.00 |
| Specialty Exams and Office Management | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $50.00 |
| Medical Externship I | 90 | x | 2 | $240.00 | $0.00 |
| Medical Externship II | 90 | x | 2 | $240.00 | $0.00 |
| TOTALS: | 900 | 24 | 4 | $3,360.00 | $510.00 |
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $3,360.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Student Fees: | $510.00 |
| Required Materials: | $245.25 |
| Industry Exam Fee: | $0.00 |
Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
| Required Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blesi’s Medical Assistant; 9th Edition | 1 | 978-0-35750-281-5 | included in course fees | |||||
| Blood Pressure Kit | 1 | Available in the MTECH Online Bookstore | $40.00 | |||||
| Scrubs | 2 | Cost my vary; students will order scrubs through Logo It On | $100.00 | |||||
| Verified Credentials – Background and Drug Screen Package | 1 | $105.25 | ||||||
| Total Cost of Required Materials | $245.25 |
| Optional Materials | Notes (ISBN numbers, quantity, etc) | Cost | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Exam Fee | Not required for employment in Utah | $165.00 | ||||||
| Total Cost of Optional Materials | $165.00 |
If I want to be a nurse, should I take CNA or Medical Assistant?
If you want take the nursing pathway, start with your CNA license. If you want to become a PA or Physician, start with Medical Assistant.
Are there certain scrubs that I need to get for the program?
Yes, you will purchase your MTECH scrubs through Allheart Scrubs. The only allowed colors are black and gray.
Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.
Learn more about the assessment HERE
Appointments can be scheduled HERE.
Immunization records must be submitted through Verified Credentials at least three business days prior to registration.
Click HERE to view the Verified Credentials information.
Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within the program. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.
Prospective students can register through the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.
dromero@mtec.edu
