About
Medical Assistant Program at Luzerne County Community College
Embark on a transformative journey with Luzerne County Community College's Medical Assistant program, a comprehensive Associate of Applied Science degree designed to equip you with the essential administrative and clinical skills needed for a thriving career in diverse healthcare environments. This two-year program offers practical training, preparing you for certification and opening doors to a wide array of employment opportunities in physician's offices, clinics, hospitals, and laboratories. Gain a competitive edge and become a versatile healthcare professional ready to make a significant impact on patient care and medical operations.
Program Details:
- Cost: $3,699.00 per program
- Duration: 2 years
- Schedule: Unknown
- Prerequisites: Unknown
- Accreditations: Unknown (Luzerne County Community College is institutionally accredited by MSCHE)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for employment opportunities in various healthcare settings, including physician's offices, clinics, hospitals, and laboratories.
Organization
Luzerne County Community College - Hazleton
Luzerne County Community College
Luzerne County Community College is a nonprofit higher education institution founded in 1967, serving thousands of students in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It offers affordable, career-focused programs through day and evening classes, including both credit and credit-free courses. The college provides extensive student support services and has a unique Scranton Center extension in downtown Scranton, making higher education accessible with comprehensive student support and transfer agreements with local four-year colleges.
Highlights:
- Most popular and affordable college in Northeastern Pennsylvania, offering diverse programs and strong community support
- Provides excellence in education, fosters student success, and positively impacts the region
- Offers a comprehensive 140-hour phlebotomy program with 100 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of clinical internship
- Phlebotomy program delivered primarily in-person, preparing students for careers through theoretical and practical training
- Prerequisites for phlebotomy program are a high school diploma or GED; no previous training is required
- Tuition cost for the Phlebotomy Technician program is $2,099.00
- Uniquely offers a dedicated Scranton Center extension providing extensive student support and transfer agreements