About
Medical Assisting Certificate Program - Kennesaw State University
The Medical Assisting Certificate program at Kennesaw State University's Community and Professional Education offers a transformative pathway into the thriving healthcare sector. This program provides comprehensive lectures and hands-on training in human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and essential medical office procedures, preparing students for successful careers as medical assistants. Combining fast-track learning with real-world experience, this in-person program equips graduates with career-ready skills and prepares them for national credentialing exams, offering a competitive edge in the job market.
Program Details:
- Cost: 6999 USD
- Duration: Approximately 36 weeks (722.5 hours)
- Schedule: In-person, with lectures and hands-on training (approximately 20 hours per week)
- Prerequisites: Criminal background check, drug screen, TB skin test, immunizations, and a completed application packet
- Accreditations: Unknown (Prepares students for national credentialing exams, but no specific accreditations by CAAHEP or ABHES are listed)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for credentialing exams and equips them with career-ready skills for employment as medical assistants.
Organization
KSU Community And Professional Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University, a public higher education institution located in Kennesaw, GA, serves nearly 43,000 students across two metro Atlanta campuses. It offers diverse professional certificates, community programs, and innovative undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, including hybrid certificate programs like the Phlebotomy Technician Certificate. The university emphasizes a vibrant campus culture, strong global ties, and an entrepreneurial spirit, with programs that combine online theoretical learning with live skills labs for hands-on training, enabling fast career transitions.
Highlights:
- Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) placing it among the top 6% of U.S. colleges and universities
- Serves nearly 43,000 students
- Offers diverse professional certificates, community programs, and online courses
- Provides hybrid certificate programs combining online theory with live skills labs
- Phlebotomy Technician Certificate prepares students for National Healthcareer Association certification
- Phlebotomy Technician Certificate can be completed in two months
- Strong community partnerships and economic opportunity focus
- Known for education, research, and community programs that foster inquiry and engagement