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
KSU Community and Professional Education is a university-backed professional education division in Kennesaw, Georgia. It trains people for careers in Certified Nursing Assistant, Computer Aided Design, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), In-person Medical Coding Specialist, Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician fields, among others. The division offers non-credit professional certificates, workforce development, and flexible in-person, hybrid, and online formats. Its broader educational offerings include online courses, an Intensive English Program, and lifelong learning through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for adults 50 and older. Professional coursework spans healthcare, patient care, technology, cybersecurity, construction, culinary arts, business, legal studies, and other occupational areas. KSU Community and Professional Education also provides workforce funding, payment plans, and financial assistance options, with courses delivered through Kennesaw State University and multiple partnerships.