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This 23-week program will offer a hybrid learning style, with portions completed both online and in person. Colleagues will sit for the CCMA certification exam upon program completion.  \nCOURSE DETAILS  \nWeeks 1-15 Students will continue their current job role. They will complete their learning through the National Healthcare Association website on personal time.  \nWeek 16-23 Students will transfer to the MA Apprentice job role, reporting to the MA Program Coordinator. Students will complete their apprenticeship in clinic 4 days a week, attend live skills labs 1 day a week (held during work hours), and complete online modules on personal time.  \nWeeks 24-26 Students will transfer to MA Role. They will prepare and take CCMA exam.  \n*This is a rigorous course. Students are expected to devote 10-12 hours a week learning. It is difficult to fall behind and be able to catch up successfully.  \nCandidates are expected to graduate in 23 weeks, with the CCMA certification exam successfully completed 90 days after graduation.  \nSAHS will provide required immunizations and BLS for students selected for the program.  \nSelected candidates will be responsible for the cost of the scrub uniforms.  \nCurriculum Details  \nProgram uses the National Healthcare Association curriculum and CCMA exam certification. In addition, a human anatomy and physiology book is included for supplemental learning.  \n* If program, certification exam, and 1 year work commitment is not successfully completed colleague is responsible to reimburse SAMG for tuition costs.  \nMedical Assistant Development Program  \nSaint Alphons us Medical Group  \nRequirements  \n• Work for SAHS for at least 6 months  \n• Colleague in good standing  \n• Fully complete application and selection process  \n• MA coursework done on personal time  \n• Commit to work for SAMG for 1 year after graduation  \n• Successfully complete NHA MA certification exam within 90 days of program completion  \nImportant Dates  \n• TBD Applications will be emailed to managers and nurse leaders to forward to their colleagues.  \no Applications and Manager Approval Forms will be completed through Microsoft Forms.  \no Recommendation letters can be emailed [to](to MedicalAssistantProgram@saintalphonsus.org)[ ](to MedicalAssistantProgram@saintalphonsus.org)[MedicalAssistantProgram@saintalphonsus.org](to MedicalAssistantProgram@saintalphonsus.org)  \nor interofficed to SAMG Nursing Admin at 6140 Curtisian B12, ATTN Vanessa Huitron  \n• TBD Completed applications are due by 5pm.  \n• TBD The selection committee will review applications, and finalists will be requested to interview with the committee.  \n• TBD Interview with the selection committee between 8:00 am-11:00 am.  \n• TBD Candidates will be notified of acceptance decisions.  \n*Candidates selected for the program will be expected to attend the following:  \n• Orientation TBD, from 3 pm-5pm, 999 N Curtis Rd, Ste 309  \n• BLS TBD, from 8am-1pm 999 N Curtis Rd, Ste 309  \n• Mid-Term Review in person on TBD, from 2 pm-5 pm, 999 N Curtis Rd, Ste 309  \n• Mid-Term Exam TBD from 3pm-5pm, 999 N Curtis Rd, Ste 309  \n*Applicants are asked to ensure they are available when submitting their applications for these dates and times.  \nIf you have any questions, [please email](please email MedicalAssistantProgram@saintalphonsus.org)[ ](please email MedicalAssistantProgram@saintalphonsus.org)[MedicalAssistantProgram@saintalphonsus.org](please email MedicalAssistantProgram@saintalphonsus.org).","cbCair3PT950PZ5z","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCair3PT950PZ5z","pdf",197733,"English","# Program Information\n## Course Details\n## Curriculum Details\n## Requirements\n## Important Dates","[{\"question\":\"How long is the Medical Assistant Development Program, and what learning format is used?\",\"answer\":\"The program runs for 23 weeks and uses a hybrid model with both online and in-person components.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main phases of the course by week range?\",\"answer\":\"Weeks 1–15 focus on continued current job role with online learning; Weeks 16–23 shift to an MA Apprentice role with clinic apprenticeship plus weekly live skills labs and online modules; Weeks 24–26 transition to preparing for and taking the CCMA exam.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if a candidate does not complete required program and work commitments?\",\"answer\":\"If the program, CCMA certification exam, and the required 1-year work commitment are not successfully completed, the colleague is responsible to reimburse Saint Alphonsus Medical Group for tuition costs.\"}]","Medical Assistant Development Program - Program Information | PDF",1791032610]