About
Medical Assisting Program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
The Medical Assisting program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) empowers students to become multi-skilled healthcare professionals, adept in both clinical and administrative settings. This comprehensive diploma program provides practical experience in fast-paced healthcare environments, preparing graduates to work alongside physicians as integral members of healthcare teams. With a structured curriculum and CAAHEP accreditation, BCTC offers a high-quality education that leads to a rewarding career in the growing healthcare field.
Program Details:
- Cost: 8100 USD
- Duration: 12 months (Diploma program)
- Schedule: in-person, hybrid
- Prerequisites: high school diploma or equivalent, cpr certification, background check, immunizations
- Accreditations: CAAHEP
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students to be integral members of healthcare teams with a structured curriculum emphasizing both clinical and administrative competencies. Graduates are prepared to work alongside physicians as multi-skilled healthcare professionals.
Organization
Bluegrass Community and Technical College - Lexington
Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)
KCTCS is Kentucky's largest postsecondary institution, serving as the primary provider of college and career readiness, transfer education, workforce education, and employment training. The institution is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and economic vitality of the Commonwealth by aligning programs with local employer needs through strong industry partnerships, aiming to be the primary provider of skilled talent for Kentucky's growth.
Highlights:
- Kentucky's largest postsecondary institution
- Offers the first accredited community college-based racing school in the U.S.
- Aligns programs with local employer needs through strong industry partnerships
- Primary provider of college and career readiness, transfer education, workforce education, and employment training
- Vision to be the primary provider of skilled talent to grow Kentucky