About
The Medical Assistant certification program at Hopkinsville Community College is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to support healthcare providers in clinical and administrative tasks. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, students learn how to take vital signs, administer medications, perform lab tests, manage patient records, and more. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant exam and pursue entry-level positions in a variety of healthcare settings.
Organization
Hopkinsville Community College
Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)
KCTCS is Kentucky's largest postsecondary institution, headquartered in Versailles, KY, with publicly accessible campuses including Hopkinsville Community College. It provides postsecondary education and workforce training through online and in-person courses, serving thousands of students. KCTCS is uniquely focused on workforce training, aligning its programs with local employer needs. Students benefit from affordable education with the lowest tuition in Kentucky, strong community engagement, and personalized student support.
Highlights:
- Kentucky's largest postsecondary institution
- Uniquely focused on workforce training and aligning programs with local employer needs
- Offers affordable education with the lowest tuition in Kentucky
- Strong community engagement
- Personalized student support
- Phlebotomy for the Healthcare Worker certificate can be completed in one semester
- Phlebotomy program includes hands-on clinical training
- Prepares students for local and national certification