About
Medical Assisting at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, South Dakota, leads to a diploma and prepares students for work in medical assisting. The curriculum covers medical terminology, laboratory procedures, clinical office procedures, administrative practices, pharmacology, pathology, insurance, medical coding, electronic health records, and practice management. Students complete classroom instruction, laboratory training, and a supervised externship, with the primary pathway running for 11 months across two semesters and a summer session. A hybrid e-degree pathway is also available. Coursework includes an administrative and clinical externship and certification exam review. Students must successfully complete Clinical Office Procedures I before registering for Clinical Office Procedures II.
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Lake Area Technical College
Lake Area Technical College is a technical college in Watertown, South Dakota, preparing students for careers in Dental Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, and Registered Nursing fields. Its broader academic offerings include occupational programs in automotive technology, aviation maintenance, building trades, cosmetology, diesel technology, energy technology, heavy equipment operation, information systems, precision machining, robotics, and welding. The college also provides non-degree certificates, non-degree courses, apprenticeship programs, hybrid or E-Degrees, corporate education, adult education and literacy, and general education. Additional study areas include agriculture, business, financial services, law enforcement, natural resources management, occupational therapy assistance, physical therapist assistance, and surgical technology.