Medical Assisting

Medical assistants are the "right arm" of the modern medical clinic. They are trained to work closely with physicians, physician assistants and nurses. This exciting career is one of the fastest growing health occupations in the United States. With our state-of-the-art equipment and a simulated doctor's office, you will become comfortable in a clinical environment. This program offers you the training you need to assist physicians both in the clinical area and in the administrative medical office setting. Medical Assistants also have the opportunity to work as an Insurance Specialist, a Medical Office Receptionist or as a Medical Office Manager. Graduates may work in physicians' clinics, physicians' front offices, chiropractic offices, insurance companies and approved labs.

Pathway	Months
Medical Assistant	10

$10.00 - $12.00

Medical Offices

Physicians' Clinics

Physicians' Offices

Chiropractic Offices

Insurance Companies

Approved Labs

Uniforms (approximately $130)

National Certification Exam Fee ($95)

Adult students pay standard rate of $800 per semester for full-time or $400 per semester for part-time.
Course-by-course tuition is $85 per credit hour.

Other costs include:

Textbooks (approximately $650)

Physical exam and immunizations (approximately $250)

Drug testing (approximately $36.00)

Background check (approximately $15)


This Focus is eligible for Financial Aid.