Alora Health

Launch Your Healthcare Career in 16 Weeks!

Medical Assistant Core Curriculum

A comprehensive, structured program designed to align with the latest industry standards.

Program Overview

This intensive 16-week curriculum is structured for a one-day-a-week in-person schedule, supplemented by independent study, to ensure all necessary instructional hours are met.

It is built to prepare you for a recognized national certification exam, such as the CMA, RMA, or CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant).

Core Competencies:

Our program covers the full scope of the Medical Assistant role, preparing you for both the front and back office:

• Administrative Competencies:
  • Medical Law & Ethics, including comprehensive HIPAA compliance.
  • Office Management, focusing on scheduling and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
  • Financial Practices, including basic medical billing and coding (ICD-10/CPT).
• General Medical Knowledge:
  • Mastery of Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology (body systems and common pathologies).
  • Patient Psychology, therapeutic communication, and professional conduct.
• Clinical Competencies:
  • Patient Care: Taking vital signs and medical histories.
  • Diagnostic Procedures: Performing 12-lead EKGs and basic vision/hearing tests.
  • Laboratory Skills: Mandatory hands-on Phlebotomy (venipuncture and capillary sticks) and specimen collection.
  • Pharmacology: Safe medication administration, dosage calculations, and injection techniques (IM, Subcut, ID).
  • Safety & Infection Control, adhering to OSHA standards and first aid/CPR.

Hands-on Experience & Certification Readiness

The curriculum emphasizes practical skills through dedicated lab sessions:

• Mandatory Externship: A critical component for certification, students must complete a minimum of 160 hours of supervised, unpaid work in an ambulatory healthcare setting. This hands-on practicum is key to eligibility for most Indiana grants.
• Key Lab Skills: Practice in manual blood pressure, venipunctures (30 minimum required for some certifications), various injection techniques, setting up 12-lead EKGs, and formal competency check-offs.
• Phase 4 Focus: Dedicated weeks for First Aid & CPR/BLS Certification and a comprehensive CCMA Exam Review with mock testing.

Indiana Funding Eligibility

This program is designed to align with the Indiana WorkOne/Next Level Jobs requirements, making it potentially eligible for the Workforce Ready Grant.

To Qualify, you must:

• be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Provide a physical, PPD and criminal history check within the past 12 months
• See below for payment options

If this is you, register for one of our upcoming classes to take the next step in your medical career today!

• Self pay. We accept cash, cashier’s check, Visa, and Master Card.
• Grant options may be available through WorkOne for those who qualify
• Employer financed
• Payment plans optional

Apply below or email Vanessa for additional information