About
Medical Assisting Program
Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with Lively Technical College's comprehensive Medical Assisting program. This 1300-hour, CAAHEP-accredited program is designed to equip you with the practical skills and certifications needed for diverse roles in clinics and hospitals. Benefit from extensive practical training, robust community and employer partnerships, externship opportunities, and dedicated job placement support, transforming your potential into a successful medical assisting career.
Program Details:
- Cost: $2,233.80 Florida Resident Tuition (765 hours) + $100 Registration Fee + $100 Facility Usage Fee + $480 Lab Fee (Per Semester $240) + $253.99 Miscellaneous Fees; total cost per program
- Duration: 40 weeks (1300 hours)
- Schedule: Full-time, in-person, Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Prerequisites: Be at least 18 years of age at projected time of program completion; Have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Accreditations: CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and employment in diverse roles through comprehensive practical training and job placement support. Offers strong community and employer partnerships, providing externship opportunities, scholarships, and work-based learning experiences to enhance student career readiness and job placement.
Organization
Lively Technical Center
Lively Technical College
Established in 1937 and headquartered in Tallahassee, FL, Lively Technical College specializes in vocational training across diverse programs such as plumbing, practical nursing, aviation airframe mechanics, and medical assisting. The college focuses on equipping students with practical, on-the-job skills and employable attitudes, primarily serving Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties while welcoming students worldwide. Its unique approach involves strong partnerships with local employers and the business community to build a robust workforce through externships, scholarships, and work-based learning experiences, ensuring graduates are prepared for employment and higher earning potential.
Highlights:
- Established in 1937
- Affordable, career-focused training
- Aligned with high-demand job sectors
- Strong community partnerships
- Long-standing commitment to vocational education
- Prepares students with practical, on-the-job skills and employable attitudes
- Partners with local employers for externships, scholarships, and work-based learning