minimum of 327 points in verbal skills and 313 points
in Quantitative skills or 322 points in the Composite
skills of the Wonderlic WBST test to qualify for
admission.
STEIN ACADEMY: SCHOOL OF HEALTH,
TECHNOLOGY & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Stein Academy (SA) is a State of Maryland and
Maryland Board of Nursing approved private career
school. Stein Academy is dedicated to the training of
students in the fields of technology, medical and allied
health careers. This brochure describes our Medical
Assistant training program, and will be updated
periodically.
WHAT THEY DO
Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical
tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists,
chiropractors, and other health practitioners running
smoothly. The duties of medical assistants vary from
office to office. Some common tasks include taking
medical histories and recording vital signs, drawing
blood, taking EKG, etc.
COURSE REQUIREMENT
The Medical Assistant program is a 600 hours training
program comprising of classroom instructions,
laboratory and externship training. The program is
divided into nine modules (I – IX). All modules must
be completed before Module IX (Externship). Module
IX requires 160 hours of externship training.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM
FOR
THE
All prospective students must:
(1) Successfully pass a pre-admission test** OR
Provide proof of successful completion of a high school
education or high school equivalency (e.g. a high school
diploma, GED, Transcript.) ** Note: You must score a
Rev. August 2013
(2) Must posses A Social Security Number or a U.S.
Immigrations Number and Photo ID.
(3) Submit Proof of a negative Tuberculosis test (PPD)
taken within the past 6 months, or if positive in the
past, submit a chest X-ray report noting the absence of
active TB, taken within the last two years).
(4) Submit Proof of Immunization against Hepatitis B.
Alternatively, you may opt to sign a waiver releasing
the Academy of all liabilities. Waiver forms are
available at the office.
(5) Posses Current CPR & First Aid completion card.
We do not accept online CPR or First Aid training/card.
(6) Submit a Physical Exam Report from his/her
physician or a signed letter from his/her physician
stating that the student is in good health to enroll and
participate in the program. Form is available at the
office.
(7) Submit a Criminal background report done within
three months before starting the program.
(8) Submit a Drug test report done within six months
before starting the program.
(9) Provide proof of health insurance coverage.
Alternatively, you may opt to sign a waiver releasing
the Academy of all liabilities. Waiver Forms are
available at the office.
(10) Must be at least 18 years old, by the last scheduled
class meeting day of the program. The following will be
acceptable documents for the purpose of determining
age: birth certificate, drivers license or drivers learners
permit, state identification card, passport or school
identification card.
(11) Have access to a computer and internet. To be
successful in this program students must be computer
literate, and/or have ready access to a computer and
the internet as these resources will be needed to enable
the student complete their classroom as well as
homework assignments. A signed “Computer and
Internet Access Form” will be an acceptable proof.
Blank forms are available at the office.
Note:
Note:
If
you
already
have
the
shots/immunizations mentioned here, including your
CPR & First Aid Card just bring copies of your records.
TUITION
■ The tuition and lab fee for the Medical Assistant
program is five thousand six hundred. ($5,600.00).
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $100 to be
made in cash, money order, cashiers check, or credit
card upon registering for the program. Tuition is due in
full on or before the first day of class. However,
students may elect to take advantage of our
Installment Payment Option.
The following are additional cost/fees that students
may have to incur. These costs are subject to change:
Pre-admission Test fee if you do not have a High School
Diploma or GED - $35; Books
$360; Uniforms $35/pair (3 for $100); Blood Pressure Kit ($45)
PAYMENT PLANS
Payment is due in full on or before the first day of class
However, installment payments are available to students.
One time Payment –in – Full for tuition,
Registration & Lab fees = $5,700 (excluding books &
uniforms)
Note:** There is a one time $20 “installment
Payment Servicing Fee” for those who chose to
pay in installments. The fee is added to the first
payment.
First payment
Second
Payment
Third
Payment
Fourth
Payment
Fifth
Payment
$1,140 Due on or before the first day of
class.
$1,120 Due on or before the Friday of the
3rd week.
$1,120 Due on or before the Friday of the
6th week.
$1,120 Due on or before the Friday of the
9th week
$1,120 Due on or before the Friday of the
12th week OR before externship
Note: Students who do not complete their tuition (a) Will not
be allowed to take the final exam or go for externship (b)
Will not graduate (c) Will not be given any letter of
reference for externship.
Day Classes 9am – 2pm (M-F)
Day Externship (40 hrs/wk for 4 weeks) 7am – 3pm (M-F)
Payment Options: We accept money orders, certified bank
checks, business checks, debit and credit cards. No personal
checks and cash please!
Eve. Classes 5pm – 10pm (M-F)
Eve. Externship ((40 hrs/wk for 4 weeks) 3pm – 11pm (M-F)
Payment Receipts: Students are entitled to and must request
a receipt for all payments made to Stein Academy. No
refunds will be made without a receipt.
Refunds: No cash refunds. All refunds will be made by
CHECK, not withstanding the form of payment used. All
refunds will be based on the School Refund Policy.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
To work in Maryland national certification is not required.
However, we do encourage all of our students to take a national
certification upon graduation. Please note that requirements are
different for different Certification organizations. Additional
information is available for those who are interested.
APPROVALS/REFERENCES
FINANCIAL AID
NOTE:
Stein Academy does not offer financial aid and does not
participate in the Federal Financial Aid program at this time.
The school however, welcomes sponsorship, financial
assistance and tuition payments from any source or
organization made payable to Stein Academy on behalf of
any student.
UNIFORM: Uniforms are required. The uniform color is
Royal Blue for classroom and white for clinical. All uniforms
are imprinted with the school logo and are available for
purchase at the school.
OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT STEIN ACADEMY
-CNA/GNA (Wkdays) –
5 wks
-CNA/GNA (Wknds) –
10.5 wks
-Nurse Tech/Patient Care Tech (wkdys) 8 wks
-Nurse Tech/Patient Care Tech (wknds) 17 wks
-Pharmacy Tech (wknd) 11 wks +160 hrs Externship
-Pharmacy Tech (wkdys) 4.5 wks +160 hrs Externship
-Phlebotomy Technician –
6 wks
-EKG Technician
6 wks
-Medical Assistant - 600 hrs+160hrs. Externship
-CPR/First Aid 5 hrs
PROGRAM OPTIONS/LENGTH
DAY & EVENING CLASSES
(24 WEEKS) – 20 weeks of classes and 4 weeks of 40 hrs (160
total hours) of externship.
Rev. August 2013
Maryland Higher Education Commission:
www.mhec.state.md.us
Maryland Board of Pharmacy:
http://dhmh.maryland.gov/pharmacyboard/
Maryland Board of Nursing:
http://www.mbon.org/main.php
HOURS OF OPERATION
General Inquiry:
Monday-Saturday, 9am - 7pm
Sunday, 2pm-7pm
Admissions Processing:
Monday -Saturday
9am - 7pm
Sunday, 2pm-7pm
Pre-admission Testing:
Monday - Saturday, 9am-7pm
Sunday, 2pm-5pm
UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE
Please contact our Admissions Office at
3610 Milford Mill Rd. 3rf Flr.
Baltimore, MD 21244
[Exit 18b of Beltway Rt. 695]
Tel: 410-922-4910
Fax: 410-922-4911
www.steinacademy.com