About
Compass Career College's Medical Assistant program in Hammond, Louisiana, prepares students for entry-level medical assisting roles in healthcare settings and preparation for certifications including the Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant exam, the Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician exam, and the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on learning and includes a 200-hour supervised clinical externship in a medical office setting. Coursework covers direct patient care, phlebotomy, clinical procedures, pharmacology, medical office operations, and electronic health records. Admission requirements include a high school diploma, transcript, or high school equivalency, state-required criminal background screening, and a TB skin test with current immunization records.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Leads to: Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) exam; Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician exam; Nurse Aide Competency Exam; Nationally Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam; BLS Provider CPR certification
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Compass Career College
Compass Career College
Compass Career College serves the South Louisiana community by providing vocational training for careers in the healthcare and beauty industries. The college emphasizes an atmosphere of educational excellence, respect, and encouragement through a teaching approach that includes small classes, caring instructors, and practical experience through externships, preparing students to serve their community.
Highlights:
- Offers practical, career-focused training in healthcare and beauty industries with small classes and supportive faculty
- The mission is to serve the South Louisiana community by creating a landscape for student development through vocational training, providing an atmosphere of educational excellence, respect, and encouragement
- Offers small classes with caring instructors and practical experience through externships to serve the South Louisiana community