Certificate of Achievement- Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG

Student Outcomes

Year	Retention	Job Placement	Pass Rate CCMA	Pass Rate CPT	Pass Rate CET
2024	88%	100%	100%	100%	100%
2025	93%	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Average	91%	100%	100%	100%	100%

Admissions & Requirements

Admission to the MAPE program is a separate process from admission to Great Basin College. Enrollment in the program is limited. Students are admitted only in the fall semester to begin a two-semester sequence of MAPE courses. Selection is made using a point system. Please refer to the admission criteria posted on the MAPE website.

Prospective students are required to formally apply for admission to the MAPE program. An in-person or telephone advisory meeting with a MAPE faculty advisor is recommended at the time of application and required prior to enrollment in any MAPE courses. To schedule an advisement meeting with the MAPE Program Director, please click on this link and select a time that works best for you:

Because of the curriculum variability among medical assistant programs, transfer students are not accepted from other medical assistant programs. Credit will not be given for medical assistant coursework not completed at Great Basin College. Credit will not be given for previous experiential learning and/or work experience.

The admission packet application is available online. To access the application, please click on the "Program Application" button at the top left corner of the MAPE website. Applications are available on January 1 and must be submitted by May 1 at 5:00 p.m. for the fall semester.

Along with the department admissions application form, the student will need to submit the following to the department:

1. Completed applications for both GBC and the MAPE Program received by the MAPE program no later than 5:00 pm, May 1.

More detailed information about the admission process will be provided in the application packet. Student selection and admission is completed one time per year. Additional points will be awarded to veteran applicants and students in the CTE pathway program. Preference is given to GBC service area students. Students are encouraged to take their American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, English, Math, and Nursing 140-Medical Terminology before applying to the program. In the event that class space is limited, preference will be given to applicants who have completed their English, Math, and Nursing 140 courses in advance.

Entry-level courses have no prerequisites. However, academic advising before beginning any course of study is highly encouraged. Some coursework may be completed online and through interactive video. ***Students who do not have an ACT or SAT score and who have not started the English and mathematics requirements must complete the English / mathematics placement tests. There is no charge for this test, and it must be taken prior to enrolling in prerequisite courses. The placement tests are available at the Academic Success Center and at our GBC centers. For more information and testing times, call 775.327.2247.

Approximate Program-Related Costs

• Estimated total program tuition based on the fall 2024 fee structure: $4,445.00
• Registration Fees: $393.75
• Textbooks & online access fees: $455.00
• Laboratory Fees: $900.00
• Uniforms and supplies: Individual Amount
• Student Background Check and Drug Screening: $125.00-175.00
• Immunizations *Please refer to immunization requirements: Individual Amount
• Physical Examination: Individual amount
• Health Insurance: Individual amount
• Clinical support items (e.g., watch with second hand, hemostat, bandage scissors, safety goggles, White nursing shoes): Individual amount
• Travel to clinical facilities: Individual amount
• Estimated NHA MA SkillsBuilder: Clinical and Admin: $175.00
• Estimated NHA CCMA, CPT, and CET examinations and credentialing: $410.00
• Estimated NHA CCMA, CPT, and CET Exam Prep Bundles: $235.00

Accreditation

The Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG Program at Great Basin College has a site visit scheduled for pursing initial accreditation by CAAHEP. This step in the process is neither a status of accreditation nor a guarantee that accreditation will be granted.

Great Basin College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Upon establishment, the MAPE program intends to seek accreditations with The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Credentials and National Certifications

At the end of the program, successful students will earn their certificate of completion for medical assisting, phlebotomy technician, and EKG technician (MAPE). Students who have earned their certificate of completion will be eligible to take their national credentialing exams with the National Health Career Association (NHA) for medical assisting, phlebotomy, and ECG technician. Once students successfully pass their Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), and Certified EKG Technician (CET) exams, they are nationally certified. Students may take their NHA exams through GBC, as GBC is a national testing site for NHA, or they may schedule their exams through the NHA directly.

American Heart Association Classes

Please visit the American Heart Association Courses at GBC.

Important Documents

Online Resources

• Silver State Health Insurance Exchange
• Retrieve your Nevada immunizations