About
Medical Assistant Program
The Medical Assistant program at Gateway Allied Health offers a transformative 224-hour curriculum designed to launch your career in the dynamic healthcare field. This program provides comprehensive training in both administrative and clinical tasks, equipping you with essential skills in patient care, EKG, and phlebotomy. Graduates are prepared for the National Certification Exam through American Allied Health, ensuring a competitive edge in securing vital roles within healthcare settings. With a strong emphasis on practical skills and industry-relevant knowledge, this program empowers students to become highly competent and adaptable medical assistants.
Program Details:
- Cost: 2450 USD (primary tuition cost, additional fees for registration and textbooks are separate)
- Duration: Approximately 14 weeks (224-hour course: 144 hours class/lab, 80 hours externship)
- Schedule: In-person with classroom/lab hours and clinical externship
- Prerequisites: Unknown
- Accreditations: American Allied Health (Gateway Allied Health is also licensed and regulated by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for administrative and clinical roles, including patient rooming, vital signs collection, EKG and phlebotomy procedures, insurance form processing, and collaboration with healthcare team members, leading to eligibility for national certification.
Organization
Gateway Allied Health, LLC
Gateway Allied Health, LLC is an allied health school in Hot Springs, Arkansas, offering training for healthcare careers. Its programs include Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), and Patient Care Technician, among others. The school also provides instruction in medical billing and coding, surgical technology, limited license radiologic technology, and physical therapy assisting. Gateway describes its curriculum as collegiate-level and emphasizes education, hands-on training, and professional development. Coursework combines classroom and laboratory instruction with clinical or externship experiences in several programs. Graduates may be prepared to pursue national certification examinations through American Allied Health or other relevant examining organizations, depending on the program. The school’s stated healthcare mission focuses on preparing entry-level professionals and contributing to the health of the communities it serves.