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A Partnership Between Collin College and Boston Reed
Excellent Career Training – Affordable
and Fast!
Founded in 1991 Graduated– 85,000 +
Locations- 175 Cities Nationwide Pass Rate – 83%
Boston Reed has built partnerships with over 7100
medical facilities and pharmacies so students can complete the externship portion of the program. 98% of students complete the externship portion of the program 56% received an outstanding rating and 35% received an above average
rating. (91% customer satisfaction regarding our students).
While we do not offer a formal job placement program,
72% of those graduates self- reporting are using the skills they learned in a job or are currently in another educational setting.
Wanted – Health Care Professionals!
An increasing life expectancy is positioning the health care industry as the key employer in the coming decade.
Demand for Health Career Training
1 million shortage of RNs means an increased demand for Clinical Medical Assistants
Hot Industry Predictions Came to Pass During 2010, the health care sector overall grew by 544,000 jobs, making it the largest industry in the United States, accounting for 13.5 million jobs. According to the US Department of Labor the need for Clinical Medical Assistants is expected to grow by 34% by 2018.
Why is there an increased demand? Older population – need for skilled healthcare workforce Baby boomers approaching need for medical assistance and more maintenance medications More nurses and skilled healthcare professionals leaving the workforce due to retirement.
Nursing Career Ladder RN VN CMA
What is a Clinical Medical Assistant? Where do they Work? Clinical medical assistants assist physicians and other medical professionals with patient care. They work in a physician’s office or clinic setting. Clinical Medical Assistants work under the direct supervision of a physician or licensed medical professional (nurses/nurse practitioners) and perform many clinical tasks. Medical Assistants can pursue nursing careers, physical therapy careers, physician’s assistant careers using their education and clinical experience.
Clinical Medical Assistant Responsibilities Greet & room patients, perform vital signs, administer
medications, assist physicians, etc. Perform basic wound care Drape patients Collect specimens Administer oral and injectable medications
Other Clinical Medical Assistant Job Opportunities
Private GP Doctor’s offices Hospital – State or Community Hospitals Clinics in Hospital Specialized Doctor’s offices
Orthopedic Doctor’s Office Optometric Doctor’s Office Pediatric Eye/Ear/Nose/Throat Foot Dermatology
Assisted Living Chiropractor Urgent care facilities Prisons – county benefits
Clinical Medical Assistant Program Summary 14 Weeks plus Externship This course combines 134-hours of classroom instruction
(including 42 hours of online training) with a 160-hour clinic externship to provide you with a complete learning experience. Total – 294 Hours
Externships in physician’s offices, (MD’s- all
specialties) clinics, or hospitals.
Pre-Requisites 18 years of age by externship placement High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Take the HOBET Math and English assessment prior and receive focused learning modules.
HOBET Test 50 Math & English Questions Scores Do NOT eliminate students from registration. The HOBET is designed for assessment and remediation. Results indicate online resources students will need to pursue to be successful.
Course Content Methods of Evaluation (80% passing rate required)
Quizzes Workbook Assignments Competency Check-off Midterm Exam Final Exam Externship
Equipment and supplies provided Handouts downloaded from online
During the Course Access to the Internet, an email
account and access to a printer are required. Required weekly handouts for the
course are available online and must be printed out and brought to each class session. www.adultedreg.com/collin
http://www.adultedreg.com/york
Before Externship Proof of competency in or completion of basic
computer operations Prior to externship, proof of completion of: CPR For the Healthcare Provider Current Physical Examination,
Tuberculosis screening (TB test) Hepatitis-A-B Series (State of Texas) Resume
Externships Externship placement coordinated by
Boston Reed staff Boston Reed has contracts with outpatient clinic and physicians’ offices Hours range from 24-40 hours/week Students placed within 90 days of course completion if available 40 hrs/wk, 180 days if less than 40 hrs/wk. However – we are now placing within 25 - 30 days! Be Available! Students are not paid during externship
After the Externship Completion Students turn in Externship Booklet to Boston Reed Students receive Certificate of Completion Clinical Medical Assistants can pursue optional professional
associations for certification
National Certifications NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) Clinical Medical Assistant NHA (National Health Career Association) Clinical Medical Assistant
Clinical Medical Assistant Training
Saturdays 03/24/2012 - 07/07/2012 Time: 9:00AM - 5:00PM 1 hour lunch Cost: $2995 Cost includes textbooks, classroom materials, externship and certificate of completion.
Cost Comparisons What other schools charge… Adult Schools or College Certificate – $2995 - $3195 University - $3295 - $3500 College Credit Programs - $4,000 - $6,000 Private schools - $10,000 - $26,000
Other Costs Outside of Tuition During the Course Printouts $10 At the discretion of the instructor and externship preceptor students may be required to obtain: Scrubs and/or a lab coat: $20 – $60 (White) closed toe, comfortable shoes: $20 – $60 Resume $0 About 100 pgs @ 10 cents/pg
Don’t forget to think about other costs….. Childcare Use your network, family/friends Transportation Consider carpooling with classmates
Other Costs (con’t) All students before being placed in an externship are required to have: Proof of CPR for healthcare provider: $40 – $80 Physician’s/Physical exam & TB screening $0 – $100 Students can use their existing medical coverage to obtain these. Any physical and/or TB screening completed in the last year will qualify. Prior to being placed in some externship settings students may be asked to undergo Drug testing: $45 Background check: $41
Questions? For registration info:
http://www.collin.edu/ce/courses/cma.html 925-985-3711
Boston Reed Student Hotline:
800-201-1141
Course Questions Externship Information/Questions Student Records
