About
Medical Assistant Program
The Medical Assistant program at Kentucky Community and Technical College System is meticulously designed to transform aspiring healthcare professionals into multi-skilled patient advocates. This program uniquely blends clinical and administrative training, equipping you with the essential skills to seamlessly support private physicians in fast-paced healthcare environments. Graduates emerge prepared for immediate entry into rewarding careers, offering vital assistance and ensuring efficient patient care, all while providing a competitive edge in the healthcare job market.
Program Details:
- Cost: 187 USD per credit hour
- Duration: 16 months (diploma track)
- Schedule: Primarily in-person, involving clinical skills training
- Prerequisites: CPR certification or first aid and emergency care, digital literacy, human anatomy and physiology I with laboratory, human anatomy and physiology II with laboratory, general psychology
- Accreditations: CAAHEP
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students to work alongside physicians as multi-skilled healthcare professionals and patient advocates.
Organization
Jefferson Community and Technical College - Downtown Campus
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is the primary provider of college and career readiness, transfer education, workforce education, and employment training, enhancing the quality of life and economic vitality of the Commonwealth. KCTCS aims to be the primary provider of skilled talent to grow Kentucky.
Highlights:
- Largest postsecondary institution in the Commonwealth
- Leading provider of workforce training
- Leading provider of online courses
- Served one million Kentuckians in its first 20 years
- Largest provider of workforce training and online courses in Kentucky