About
Lorain County Community College Medical Assistant Program
Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with Lorain County Community College's Medical Assistant program. This comprehensive program, offering both a one-year certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree, is designed to equip you with the essential skills for success in diverse healthcare environments. You will gain practical experience, including phlebotomy training, and be thoroughly prepared for crucial certification exams. Graduates are well-positioned for immediate employment and benefit from a unique opportunity to efficiently enhance their credentials with an additional short-term technical certificate in phlebotomy by completing just two core courses.
Program Details:
- Cost: Unknown
- Duration: 1 year (for the Medical Assisting One-Year Certificate); Associate of Applied Science degree option also available.
- Schedule: Unknown
- Prerequisites: Unknown
- Accreditations: Unknown (Phlebotomy program is NAACLS accredited, Medical Assistant program accreditation is not listed)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares graduates for employment in various healthcare environments and for certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Organization
Lorain County Community College
Lorain County Community College is a community college in Elyria, Ohio, offering career preparation in healthcare and technology fields. Dreambound-listed programs include Associate Degree in Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree Program, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy. The Phlebotomy program is a short-term certificate focused on collecting and handling blood specimens and other body fluids for laboratory testing. It prepares graduates for phlebotomy work in hospitals, clinics, private laboratories, physician’s offices, and blood donation centers, and supports preparation for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Certification examination. Students in related LPN and Medical Assisting programs may also use phlebotomy coursework toward additional credentials or degree requirements.