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Certified Healthcare Pro
Certified Healthcare Pro
Certified Healthcare Pro

This major is no longer available, please refer to Pre-Nursing majors for the 23-24 school year.

The Certified Healthcare Professional curriculum combines components of both Medical Assisting and Nursing Assisting, providing students with a broad knowledge base. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of both medical assistants and nursing assistants are projected to grow between eight and 19 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase demand for preventative medical services, which are often provided by physicians. As a result, physicians and care facilities will hire more assistants to perform routine clinical and administrative duties.

Certified healthcare professionals are often the principal caregivers in clinic and acute care settings, as well as in nursing and residential care facilities, and often develop relationships with their patients.

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At A Glance

Open To

Adults

Campus

Reno, Rockwell

Total Hours Required

620

Length

Full-time: 5.5 months

Part-time: 11 months

Program length may vary based on progress rates.

Times

Rockwell campus:

Two sessions: Monday through Friday, 8:00-11:00 a.m. and 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Part-time students enroll in either the AM or PM session. Full-time students attend both sections.

 

Reno campus:

Monday through Thursday, 3:45-10:00 p.m.

 

Blended online format for Flex Students

Student Resources

Textbook Info

Courses

  • Medical Terminology 45
  • CPR/First Aid 15
  • Medical Assisting (288) and Test Prep (30) 318
  • Nurse Aide 140
  • Anatomy and Physiology 102

Tuition & Costs

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Licensure / Certifications

  • Long Term Care Nurse Aide Certification - $80
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) - $155

Tuition & Fees

  • Tuition - $1,364
  • Application Fee: $15 (non-refundable)

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

  • 1 set of scrubs provided by Francis Tuttle
  • Shoes - $40.00-$100.00
  • Background check and drug screen - $60-$100
  • Immunizations for clinical (approximate) - $250-$300*

Total Estimated Costs for In-State Adult Students

$1,974

This career major is available for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Information

Financial aid eligible at Rockwell and Reno; not at Danforth. *Immunization costs can vary widely depending upon the specific immunizations needed and where they are obtained. Add cost of clinical immunizations to the estimated total. Additional scrubs may be purchased for approximately $30 each, if desired. With instructor approval, Francis Tuttle will pay the cost of one certification. Add additional desired certifications not paid by Francis Tuttle to the total estimated cost. To take certification exams, students must have a social security card or proof of U.S. citizenship and must be able to pass a background check.

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Licensure / Certifications

  • Long Term Care Nurse Aide Certification - $80
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) - $155

Tuition & Fees

  • Tuition - $2,728
  • Application Fee:$15 (non-refundable)

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

  • 1 set of scrubs provided by Francis Tuttle
  • Shoes - $40.00-$100.00
  • Background check and drug screen - $60-$100
  • Immunizations for clinical (approximate) - $250-$300*

Total Estimated Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

$3,338

This career major is available for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Information

Financial aid eligible at Rockwell and Reno; not at Danforth. *Immunization costs can vary widely depending upon the specific immunizations needed and where they are obtained. Add cost of clinical immunizations to the estimated total. Additional scrubs may be purchased for approximately $30 each, if desired. With instructor approval, Francis Tuttle will pay the cost of one certification. Add additional desired certifications not paid by Francis Tuttle to the total estimated cost. To take certification exams, students must have a social security card or proof of U.S. citizenship and must be able to pass a background check.

Employment & Outcomes

Salary Range

$17.23 / $35,850

hourly / annually

Pass Rate

New Major

New Major

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:

Physician offices, hospitals, outpatient care centers, chiropractor offices

Certified Healthcare Pro

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