About
Metropolitan Community College Medical Assisting Program
The Metropolitan Community College Medical Assisting program is a one-year certificate of achievement designed to transform students into skilled medical assistants ready for entry-level employment in diverse healthcare settings. This hybrid program offers practical training, enabling students to master essential clinical and administrative duties. Beyond foundational skills, the program fosters lifelong learning and professional growth, providing a competitive edge for a fulfilling career in the expanding healthcare industry.
Program Details:
- Cost: $2,733.50 per program
- Duration: 1 year (Certificate of Achievement)
- Schedule: Hybrid (combining didactic/theory and clinical skills, with on-campus, online, and hybrid class options)
- Prerequisites: High School Diploma; Student Acceptance; Health History/Physical Exam; Proof Of Health Insurance; Proof Of Age; Influenza Vaccination
- Accreditations: Commission On Accreditation Of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for entry-level employment as medical assistants and offers pathways for lifelong learning and professional growth in various healthcare careers.
Organization
Metropolitan Community College-Applied Technology Center
Metropolitan Community College
Metropolitan Community College (MCC) is Nebraska's largest community college, serving over 45,000 students annually. MCC offers a diverse range of flexible education options, including on-campus, online, hybrid, weekend, and evening classes, all focused on delivering relevant, student-centered education for career preparation and general education. The college is dedicated to fostering a diverse community of learners and is the second-largest postsecondary institution in Nebraska.
Highlights:
- Flexible education options including on-campus, online, hybrid, weekend, and evening classes
- Largest community college in Nebraska serving over 45,000 students annually
- Strong focus on career preparation and general education
- Delivers relevant, student-centered education to a diverse community of learners
- Second-largest postsecondary institution in Nebraska