About
Mid-America College of Health Sciences’ Medical Assistant program is offered in Olathe, Kansas. It trains students in administrative and clinical tasks such as patient care, laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, medical records, diagnostic support, and front-office operations. The program awards a Diploma in medical assisting and prepares students to take the National Certification exam for Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association. Instruction runs for 22 weeks and includes applied learning, lab instruction, and a 120-clock-hour clinic skills capstone, with weekday morning, weekday evening, and blended-week schedules. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18, provide a high school diploma, GED, or qualifying college degree, submit a negative tuberculosis test, complete an American Heart Association CPR/Basic Life Support course, and provide valid government-issued identification and a Social Security card.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Next start: Sep. 28, 2026
- Leads to: National Certification exam for Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Mid-America College of Health Sciences
Mid-America College of Health Sciences is a healthcare training institution in Olathe, Kansas. It prepares students for occupational fields including Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Dental Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, Medication Aide, and Phlebotomy. The college’s offerings span allied health, pre-nursing and nursing, dental assisting, general education, and continuing education. Its training can lead to state certificates, national certifications, and diplomas. The institution also provides foundational coursework in anatomy and physiology, human growth and development, and medical terminology. Practical Nurse, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, Medical Assistant, and CPR and Basic Life Support are among the programs and courses identified in its institutional overview.