Lackawanna College’s Medical Assisting Certificate program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the medical field. The program combines coursework with hands-on experience, equipping graduates with the skills needed to succeed as certified clinical medical assistants.

Your Career Starts Here

The demand for certified clinical medical assistants is projected to grow by 18% between 2020 and 2030. Graduates of this program can expect to find employment in various healthcare settings, such as physician offices and ambulatory care centers.

Program Overview

• Lackawanna College’s Medical Assisting Certificate program offers a comprehensive education that includes both classroom learning and practical experience in labs and clinical settings.

• The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), ensuring that graduates meet the standards required for certification and employment in the field.

• The Medical Assisting Certificate program aims to prepare students to enter the high-demand field of healthcare, with a focus on cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Graduates will be ready to work in various healthcare settings and are eligible to sit for the National Health-Career Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.