Medical Assistant - Self Paced

Locations: Provo

Program length
12 months

Total cost
$4,156

Registration opens
2/3/2025

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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.

  • Taking and recording medical histories
  • Taking and recording vital signs
  • Explaining treatment procedures to patients
  • Preparing patients for examinations
  • Assisting physicians during examinations
  • Preparing medical instruments
  • Prescriptions
  • Pharmacology
  • Explaining procedure
  • Patient prep for examinations
  • Injections
  • Handling biohazardous materials
  • Drawing blood
  • IV placement
  • Lab procedures
  • Preparing Patients for X-Rays
  • Preparing & performing EKG’s, X-Rays, Ultrasounds
  • Assisting with minor surgeries
  • Changing dressings/bandaging
  • Removing Sutures

84% Completion This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee completion of the program.

88% Placement This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee placement after the program.

Avg. salary $35k-$38k Wage data represents an estimate sourced directly from Career One Stop. Actual salaries may vary.

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:5/20/247/29/20249/30/202412/9/20242/3/20255/12/2025
NEXT START DATE:6/3/248/15/2410/7/20241/6/20253/3/20256/2/2025
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Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.

Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the Student Portal, and remains open until classes are full.

  • Complete and satisfy score requirements on the Entrance Assessment administered by the Testing Center.
  • Must meet with an Admissions Advisor
  • Required Immunizations
    • 2MMR
    • Hepatitis B (3 series)
    • Varicella
    • TDAP
    • Current TB test
  • Immunization records must be submitted through Verified Credentials at least three business days prior to registration.
    Click HERE to view the Verified Credentials information.
  • High school students should coordinate with their high school counselors prior to registration.
SECTIONCAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
2024-2025Provo Campus201This program will start on the following dates: June 3, 2024, August 15, 2024, October 7, 2024, January 6, 2025, March 3, 2025, June 2, 2025Varies depending on completion of program requirements7:30 AM10:30 AMM-Th
2024-2025Provo Campus201This program will start on the following dates: June 3, 2024, August 15, 2024, October 7, 2024, January 6, 2025, March 3, 2025, June 2, 2025Varies depending on completion of program requirements11:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th
2024-2025Provo Campus201This program will start on the following dates: June 3, 2024, August 15, 2024, October 7, 2024, January 6, 2025, March 3, 2025, June 2, 2025Varies depending on completion of program requirements2:45 PM5:45 PMM-Th
2024-2025Provo Campus201This program will start on the following dates: June 3, 2024, August 15, 2024, October 7, 2024, January 6, 2025, March 3, 2025, June 2, 2025Varies depending on completion of program requirements6:00 PM9:00 PMM-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.
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Total hours: 900

Course Descriptions
Course NameCourse HoursCourse CreditsExternship/Clinical/ WBL CreditsTuition ($120/credit hour)Course Fees
Introduction to Medical Assisting6020$240.00$150.00
Clinical Procedures 6020$240.00$50.00
Medical Office I6020$240.00$30.00
Pharmacology9030$360.00$25.00
Medical Office II6020$240.00$30.00
Anatomy and Physiology12040$480.00$25.00
Intermediate Lab I6020$240.00$50.00
Advanced Lab II9030$360.00$50.00
Specialty Patient Care and Treatment6020$240.00$50.00
Specialty Exams and Office Management6020$240.00$50.00
Medical Externship I90x2$240.00$0.00
Medical Externship II90x2$240.00$0.00
TOTALS:900244$3,360.00$510.00
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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.

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Tuition/FeesCost
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
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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 MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Blesi’s Medical Assistant; 9th Edition1 978-0-35750-281-5 included in course fees
Blood Pressure Kit1Available in the MTECH Online Bookstore$40.00
Scrubs2Cost my vary; students will order scrubs through Logo It On$100.00
Verified Credentials – Background and Drug Screen Package1$105.25
Total Cost of Required Materials$245.25
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Optional MaterialsNotes (ISBN numbers, quantity, etc)Cost
Industry Exam FeeNot required for employment in Utah$165.00
Total Cost of Optional Materials$165.00
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  • MTECH Program Certificate in Medical Assistant
  • NHA National Medical Assistant Certificate
  • Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

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.

How to Apply

Submit MTECH Application

Applying is free and easy! When you apply, please choose “undecided” as your program choice. You will select Medical Assistant after being accepted to MTECH.

Take the Entrance Assessment

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

Meet with an Admissions Advisor

Appointments can be scheduled HERE.

Submit Proof of Immunizations

Immunization records must be submitted through Verified Credentials at least three business days prior to registration.

Click HERE to view the Verified Credentials information.

Register for Medical Assistant

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.

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Deborah Romero

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Program length
12 mos
Total cost
$4,156
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Course Descriptions

Introduction to Medical Assisting
The Introduction to Medical Assisting course provides an overview of healthcare professions and their roles in the healthcare environment. Students will be guided through legal concepts and ethical issues in the healthcare setting which will compare and contrast moral issues, professional, and personal ethics. The foundational principles of professional and effective interpersonal communication techniques will be discussed.
Clinical Procedures I
The Clinical Procedures course is an introduction to working in an ambulatory outpatient clinic setting, understanding the role of a medical assistant and patient care. The content of this course will focus on infection control, medical asepsis, taking patient histories, performing patient assessments including vital signs, and preparing for and assisting the provider with examinations.
Medical Office I
The Medical Office I course introduces administrative and general duties in a medical office. These duties include appointment scheduling, records management, electronic health records use and management, written communications, health insurance, office equipment and management, as well as telephone procedures. This course will provide hands-on practice of administrative skills and competency-based examinations.
Pharmacology
The Pharmacology course familiarizes the student with pharmaceuticals. Instruction includes commonly prescribed medications, trade and generic names, mode of action, side effects, and usual doses. Concepts covered include the proper administration of oral, injectable, and non-injectable medications. There will be a review of the math skills required to perform medical math conversions and dosage calculations.
Medical Office II
The Medical Office II course introduces students to the management of all aspects of medical office finances. Instruction includes diagnostic and procedural coding for insurance billing. Students will track claims reimbursement, process patient statements, and review fee collection processes.
Anatomy and Physiology
The Anatomy and Physiology course is designed to familiarize the student with the plan and structure of the human body, its function under normal, healthy conditions, and an introduction to the body’s response to illness and disease. Instruction covers an overview of all organ systems, including diagnostic treatment modalities. Medical terms as they relate to the body and correct spelling and pronunciation are taught.
Intermediate Lab I
The Intermediate Lab I course is designed to help the medical assisting student understand the importance of and respond to office emergencies and properly perform routine procedures in the medical office.
Advanced Lab II
In the Advanced Lab II course the student will learn advanced skills needed in the physician office laboratory. These include: respiratory procedures, laboratory safety measures, venipuncture, basic diagnostic testing, ECG’s and Holter monitoring, and preparing for minor surgical assisting.
Specialty Patient Care and Treatment
In the Specialty Patient Care and Treatment course the student will learn about and perform procedures directed at specific types of patient examinations. These include proctological exams, OB/GYN exams, pediatric exams and collecting and processing specimens collected during these exams. Additionally, medical assisting students will learn the basics in preparing for IV placement.
Specialty Exams and Office Management
The Specialty Exams and Office Management course is designed to introduce the student to the basic care and treatment of geriatric patients and issues that arise from aging, and understand and assisting patients dealing with mental health issues. Additional topics include the specialty of radiology testing and how it assists with diagnosing patients, and nutrition and exercise and its effects on the overall health of a patient. Students will also learn about the importance of practicum experience and how to manage a medical office.
Medical Externship I
The Medical Assistant Externship I course allows the medical assistant student the opportunity to demonstrate their administrative and clinical skills in a healthcare setting. This externship takes place in a working medical office or clinic under the supervision of a licensed provider.
Medical Externship II
The Medical Assistant Externship I course allows the medical assistant student the opportunity to demonstrate their administrative and clinical skills in a healthcare setting. This externship takes place in a working medical office or clinic under the supervision of a licensed provider.
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