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For Prospective Students MA Program Application
Program Details
Program start date: September 6, 2022 (Class of 2023)
- Up to 20 students selected
- 10-month certificate program September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2023
- Tuition & Addition Costs:
- Tuition: $1,000 (upon acceptance, NM employees in good standing can use the tuition reimbursement benefit to pay for tuition)
- Resource fee: $100
- Additional costs: $65 (includes application fee, liability insurance and program-specific supplies)
Program Duration
Medical Assistant (MA) Program is 10 months long;
- 9-month classroom/laboratory instruction (20 hours per week)
- On-site attendance required at the Chicago campus
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
- 1-month/160-hour mandatory clinical externship (40 hours per week)
Hours: Monday through Friday full time/daytime hours
Eligible Applicants
- NM employee in good standing, seeking Medical Assistant certification, or
- Student with minimum high school diploma or GED with a “C” average or above
- All applicants must pass the ACCUPLACER exam
Application deadline: June 30, 2022
ACCUPLACER exam: July 6-7, 2022
Interviews: July 11-12, 2022
Applicants notified of acceptance status: July 14, 2022
Program Completion
- Complete all scheduled classes for program with an average grade of “C” or above
- Complete MA requirements for clinical and administrative competencies
- Complete 160 hours of clinical externship
- Receive certification upon completion of the program
NM Clinical Schools & Programs Refund Policy
Students who confirm their enrollment by submitting a completed enrollment agreement and $250 tuition deposit may cancel the agreement within 3 business days of submission and receive a full $250 tuition deposit refund.
After 3 business days, students who withdraw prior to the start of classes will receive a refund of all monies paid minus a $100 processing fee.
If a student is owed a refund, all monies due will be refunded within 45 calendar days from the date of withdrawal.
Students enrolled in the program who withdraw/terminate enrollment after the start of classes will be refunded as follows:
# of weeks attended % of full tuition refunded
1-2 weeks 50%
3 weeks 25%
4 weeks 0%
Students who are dismissed or suspended from the NMHC clinical programs will not be entitled to any refund.
General Requirements & Program Policies
