Medical Administrative Assistant
Student Application Procedure: ***see admission requirements***
Course Objectives
Medical Administrative Assistants perform various administrative tasks depending on the day-to-day demands of the office. This course will prepare students for the use of proper telephone etiquette, greet patients, schedule appointments, make referrals to the hospital and other offices, medical terminology, medical records management, and basic insurance billing and coding.
Upon meeting all requirements for graduation, students will receive a certificate and be able to apply for national testing. A certificate of completion will not be granted unless fees are paid in its entirety. The Certificate of Completion will include the name of the student and that the student successfully completed the specific training program. It will have the name of the program along with the completion hours.
Our Medical Administrative Assistants program consists of 66 hours including didactic and lab simulation.
Medical Administrative Assistant schedule Day classes (will adjust schedule for Holidays):
Class Time: Day
Classes held on Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm x 12 weeks and Thursday 11:30 am – 1:00 pm x 12 weeks.
Total Program = 66 Hours
New classes will be posted on the website and listed during time of registration. Interested candidates may call at any time for class dates. Class dates are subject to change and students will be notified via telephone regarding changes.
A minimum of 2 people per class is required for the class to be offered.
Cost of Tuition/Fees
The cost of tuition and program fees: (updated and subject to change at any time; notice posted on website and appropriate literature; will not change after current students have already signed enrollment agreement)
Medical Administrative Assistant Tuition & Fees
REGISTRATION FEE: $10.00
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: $100.00
TUITION: $2397.50
BOOK: $120.00
Required Book: Hartman’s Medical Assisting the Basics
MISC. EXPENSES: $209.00 (Itemize below)
SLED: $25.00
CPR: $55.00
Name Badge: FREE
National Exam Fee: $129.00
National Certification information can be found at the following website: https://www.nhanow.com/
TOTAL COST: $2836.50
The Administrative Fee and the Registration Fee are “Non-Refundable.”
Equipment: The following will be provided by the training center.
Computers/Tablets
Telephones
CPT Book of Codes
ICD-10 Book of Codes
Medical Terminology Book
Payment Options:
All payments are due on the 1st of the month. After the 5th day of the month a late payment of $35 will be applied.
Half & Half Plan:
This plan allows students to pay half of the total program cost in the amount of $1418.25. The remaining balance of $1418.25 will be due the first Monday of class.
Delay Your Pay Plan:
This plan allows students to have their name on our waiting list. The student can delay their class start date by paying a $500.00 down and making 4 additional payments of $584.13 until total program costs are paid in full.
Reimbursement:
If a student is currently employed by a Medicaid-certified nursing facility in South Carolina, you are eligible for reimbursement of tuition after one (1) year of employment. A written offer of employment qualifies you for reimbursement.
Sponsorships:
Private funds from agencies are accepted. No financial aid is permitted. PTSC is currently supported by SC Works (WIOA funding) for those who meet WIOA qualifications. To find out eligibility requirements please visit their respective offices or contact us.