Metro Technology Health Centers

Metro Technology Health Centers’ Medical Assistant program in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, prepares students for clinical and administrative work in medical offices and clinics. The program leads to Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification. Training combines classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and work-site learning in a daytime, weekday format and runs for 960 hours. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional clinical eligibility requirements include being at least 18 years old at the time of clinical assignment, current immunizations, a physical examination, a background check, a drug screen, and CPR for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Tuition: In-state tuition: $3,120.00; out-of-state tuition: $6,240.00; books: $1,354.00; supplies: $1,621.60; exams and fees: $165.00
• Leads to: Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)

Metro Tech Phlebotomy Program

Unlock your potential in the healthcare field with Metro Tech's comprehensive Phlebotomy Program, designed to equip you with essential skills for a rewarding career. As part of Oklahoma's largest and most diverse technology center, this program offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical experience in a supportive, in-person environment. Gain expertise in specimen collection, equipment use, and safety protocols, preparing you for immediate entry into the phlebotomy profession. Benefit from an accredited curriculum and robust internship opportunities, ensuring you are career-ready and highly competent.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $530 for 60 hours of lecture and lab.
• Duration: Approximately 2 months.
• Schedule: In-person, typically weekdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
• Prerequisites: 80% academic score in Phlebotomy course, CPR/BLS certification, physical exam, drug screening, and immunizations (2 doses of MMR, 2 doses of Varicella, Tdap within last 10 years).
• Accreditations: Accredited by the Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education, recognized by the US Department of Education.
• Career Outcomes: Unknown

Metro Technology Centers’ Practical Nurse program in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, prepares students to provide nursing care as licensed practical nurses under the direction of registered nurses, physicians, or dentists. The program prepares graduates to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for practical nurses and pursue licensure through the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Training is delivered through daytime weekday or evening weekday classes and includes clinical education, with a stated length of 1,210 hours. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a current Certified Nursing Assistant license, and completed medical terminology and anatomy and physiology courses meeting the required credit or hour and grade standards. Students must also be at least 18 at the time of clinical assignment and provide current vaccinations, a physical examination, and a background check.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: National Council Licensure Examination for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN)