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FINANCIAL AID RATE

57%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at California Nurses Educational Institute prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Arizona colleges that offer medical assistant program.

California Nurses Educational Institute

610 N Alma School Rd Ste 38, Chandler, AZ

California Nurses Educational Institute (CNEI) is a Palm Springs, CA, based school that offers Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and other certifications to the local community. Its mission is to provide quality education that enables its graduates to find competitive jobs in the medical industry. Course options includes: Licensed Vocational Nurse, Certified Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide, Phlebotomy, Clinical Healthcare Technician, and Psychiatric Technician.

Originally founded in 1976 as a continuing education resource for registered nurses, the original campus was located in Oakland, CA. In 1984, the institution moved Palm Springs and offers affordable vocational training to the Palm Springs community. The most recent addition to its program listing is the Clinical Healthcare Technician course, introduced in April 2013.

All programs at CNEI require a GED or a high school diploma as part of the eligibility criteria; in addition, those applying for the LVN and Psychiatric Technician programs will be required to clear an entrance test.

Tuition and duration of courses vary greatly, ranging from 2 weeks and $700 for the Home Health Aide program and 66 weeks and $29,500 for the LVN program. Three of the programs – LVN, Clinical Healthcare Technician and Psychiatric Technician – are approved for Pell Grants as well as subsidized and unsubsidized loans from the Department of Education. Additionally, the college is also approved for VA educational assistance. In the most recent reporting year, 55% of the 233 enrolled students – or 142 students - received financial aid.  This came in the form of grants and scholarships which  averaged $4,986 per student.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California Nurses Educational Institute offers a less than one year certificate program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female17

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Hispanic17
White2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Medical Assistant program at California Nurses Educational Institute, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
    • Total Employment: 11
    • Average Hourly Rate: $15.90
    • Average Annual Salary: $33070

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, California Nurses Educational Institute may offer services including:

  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Assistance to find work