Medical Administrative Assistant (MA1500)

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Our 1500-hour Medical Administrative Assistant training in Queens and Brooklyn is perfect for individuals seeking to enter the healthcare industry. Metropolitan Learning Institute is a leading provider of medical administrative assistant training in the area. Our class will expose you to all of the skills and knowledge you need to find a job in the field as a medical administrative assistant. Topics included range from fundamentals such as anatomy and physiology, clerical patient billing and electronic health records (EHR) to hands-on phlebotomy (with live blood draws), emergency care and clinical procedures.

The Medical Administrative Assistant training at our Queens and Brooklyn campuses will prepare you to not only find a job in your chosen field, but to excel in it. Medical Administrative Assistants are always in demand in the Queens and Brooklyn areas because they play a critical role in so many different types of medical facilities. Becoming a Medical Administrative Assistant can also be a great starting point for a career in the medical industry. Students often start as medical administrative assistants and then go on to more advanced positions in the field. Our program offers thorough preparation in both the clinical and clerical fields, unlike shorter programs which offer less depth. Contact Metropolitan Learning Institute to find out more about the course and enroll today!

What are the benefits of enrolling in Medical Administrative Assistant training in Queens or Brooklyn at Metropolitan Learning Institute?

Our training course is the best choice for students that want to begin a career as a Medical Administrative Assistant in Queens or Brooklyn. The instructors at Metropolitan Learning Institute all have experience in the medical field, and will give you the hands on knowledge you need to be ready for your first day on the job. We also have job placement services that will assist you in your job search. To learn more contact us today!

How do I find out about financial aid for Medical Administrative Assistant training?

Financial aid and scholarships are available for students who qualify. If cost is a prohibiting factor for you, call us today to speak to one of our financial aid experts and see if you qualify. We will be glad to assist you with your financial aid questions in regard to Medical Administrative Assistant training.

How do I enroll in Medical Administrative Assistant training in Queens or Brooklyn at Metropolitan Learning Institute?

The easiest way to get more information about enrollment is to contact us through our site or simply give us a call. Someone from our team will be happy to provide you with more information about the course and answer any questions you may have about becoming a Medical Administrative Assistant.

The program commences with 300 hours of medical fundamentals and terminology, followed by 300 hours of intensive introduction to software that is in high demand in any business dealing with keyboarding, word processing, and spreadsheet data analysis. Following the Microsoft Windows component, students receive a thorough grounding in business math and applied principles of medical office work, including EKG and clinical procedures as well as training in customized medical billing software packages in common use nationwide. This component is 750 hours in length. The student applies knowledge learned in the classroom to medical office procedures, along with specific professional software utilities. Hands-on training in the above mentioned areas are done based on theories of computer operations and medical billing. 150 hours of business communications and human relations courses round out the program.

MA1500-Medical Administrative Assistant

Completion Time: Four Terms in 15 weeks each (1500 hours, 60 weeks).

Sessions: Full time sessions are available in the morning and in the evening. Students attend classes 25 hours per week.

Program Readiness: Students are required to take Metropolitan Learning Institute’s CELSA and/or Wonderlic Test to determine if they possess the reasoning skills that are necessary for intensive study. Any applicant who scores below the minimum cutoff mark in any given test is advised to reconsider his/her career training choice.

1. High school diploma or equivalent, evaluated by nationally-recognized translation/ evaluation service if issued outside the USA, Puerto Rico or Guam. Note that some HS completion certificates such as an IEP may not be acceptable-the school’s Financial Aid office will make a determination in each case.
2. Each applicant for 1500 hour programs with an VESL component will be tested to establish his or her need for Intermediate VESL instruction before enrollment, as well as for quantitative skills. To qualify, applicants must achieve a minimum score of 254 on the quantitative part of the Wonderlic test and also achieve a 97 or greater score on the CELSA (English) test. Each applicant for 1500 hour programs without an VESL component will be tested to establish his or her reading, writing and quantitative skills. To qualify, applicants must achieve minimum scores of 200/210 on the Verbal/Quantitative parts of the WBST, respectively with a verified foreign High School Diploma.

ALL TESTING MUST BE COMPLETED AT LEAST ONE DAY PRIOR TO STARTING
THE CHOSEN PROGRAM.

Applicants with a U.S. HSD or TASC/GED are exempt from this testing.
3. At the end of the Intermediate ESL VIII course (if applicable), students who receive a minimum of 70 (C) in their Level VIII ESL course and are in good academic standing will begin the computer-based portion of their program.
4. Any student who fails to achieve the minimum passing grades in their ESL levels must repeat appropriate units of Intermediate/Advanced ESL (Remedial placement will be decided by the Campus Director and will consider the student’s circumstances on a case-by-case basis).

The maximum time frame to satisfy program requirements is six terms (2250 hours). Evaluation points are every term (375 hours).

Credential Awarded: Diploma

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