Students in both the AHS program and Pre-DMS program are eligible to sit for two allied health certifications once they have successfully completed all course and preceptor/practicum requirements for each certification. Students who are able to complete their certification courses early in their program do not have to wait until completion of the entire program to sit for their certification exams. Maine College of Health Professions includes the cost of examinations in the cost of student tuition. When study guides, and practice assessments are available from the examination organization, these are also included in the cost of student tuition.
Notification to Dean of Intent to Take Exam
**Students must notify the Dean of Health Sciences of their intent to sit for their chosen certification examinations by the second week of their preceptorship. This ensures that the student’s exam application is submitted promptly and that any available study/practice material is available to them.
Students eligible for financial aid will have the cost of examinations and study/practice material covered under their financial aid award. The cost of examinations, study guides, and practice assessments is only covered by the college if taken while the student is enrolled in the program up to 2 months after the end of the program. After this time students will need to cover the cost for these. MCHP will pay for the following examinations: Phlebotomy and Clinical Medical Assistant.
Clinical Phlebotomy Certification Exam
Students wishing to earn a phlebotomy certification can sit for their phlebotomy examination following completion of:
- HCS 110 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Procedures with Lab 4 credits
- HCS 115 Phlebotomy Practicum (60 hours) 1 credit
The college will pay for the certification examination and exam preparation materials. Students are responsible for scheduling their examination with the certification board (National Healthcareer Association [NHA] https://www.nhanow.com/ ).
Clinical Medical Assistant Exam
Students wishing to earn a medical assisting certification can sit for their clinical medical assistant examination following completion of
- HCS 110 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Procedures with Lab 4 credits
- HCS 120 Introduction to Medical Office Procedures with Lab 4 credits
- MET 111 Medical Terminology 3 credits
- HCS 250 Health Sciences Clinical Preceptorship (180 hours) 3 credits
The college will pay for the certification examination and exam preparation materials. Students are responsible for scheduling their examination with the certification board (National Healthcareer Association [NHA] https://www.nhanow.com/ ).