CAAHEP-Accredited Medical Assisting Certificate Program

The Medical Assisting program by OpusVi™ and MercyPLUS consists of 28 major credits total. The program is geared towards helping students pass the Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) Exam, enhancing their employability, and preparing them for MA practice. 

The first skills camp covers basic MA skills like rooming patients, taking vitals, sanitization and sterilization, EKGs, and specialty examinations.  The second skills camp covers venipuncture, injections, lab testing, and wound care.  The students are given procedure sheets for each skill, and I provide a list of skills and supplies to the proctor.  Typically, the sponsoring organization chooses a local clinic and proctor(s) to facilitate the skills camp. 
The practicum takes place during the third semester.  CAAHEP requires 160 practicum hours.  The practicum is split into two classes, MA 203 and 204.  The students spend time in different departments of the clinic to practice all MA skills learned in the program. 

There are two skills camp days in the second semester.  Each camp is typically six hours.  The students have MA 102 Clinical Procedures I for eight weeks, then MA 122 Clinical Procedures II for seven weeks during the second semester.  Skills camp is typically held the last week of both of those classes. 
 
After earning their credits, students can either graduate with a certificate or they can earn or transfer extra credits to graduate with an associate’s degree. We will counsel each student to determine which of the options is best for their career goals. Visit MercyPLUS’s transfer page to learn more.

The Medical Assisting program by OpusVi™ and MercyPLUS is a direct-admit program. This means that when students are admitted to MercyPLUS, they’re admitted into the Medical Assisting program as well! The application is free of charge. All applicants must:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalency

• Be 18 years of age or older

Medical Assisting is an excellent career choice for those wishing to learn the ins and outs of healthcare and clinic operations including primary patient care, billing and coding for clinic reimbursement, and lab work. As such, our entry-level program is great for: 

• Individuals wishing to gain a holistic understanding of healthcare operations

• People who desire to enter the healthcare workforce (as a career on its own or as a stepping stone to earn a degree in nursing or healthcare administration)

• Healthcare professionals such as receptionists, certified nurse assistants, or patient care technicians looking for a career change

OpusVi™ and MercyPLUS stand for transparent pricing with no surprise tuition or hidden course fees, distance education fees, tech fees, or more — learners pay a fixed price of $3,572 per semester (a full program cost of $10,716), which allows them to take up to 12 credits. On top of a top-accredited education, the fees also give students access to a suite of student support services including enrollment coaches, personal research coaches, as well as academic and personal counseling.

The only extra costs learners should anticipate are for learning materials (such as textbooks), travel expenses for the skill boot camps and clinicals and a $110 graduation fee.

Financial Aid Opportunity: Federal Pell Grants

Eligibility is based on financial need as determined by your FAFSA. Award amounts are based on financial need and course load. Students with prior bachelor’s or graduate degrees are not eligible for this grant.