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You want a career you can rely on—one where you know you can make a difference. You want a career you can be proud of that serves your community while caring for and supporting your own family’s needs. A career in healthcare can do all that.
Medical Assistant Technician - Diploma
Offered at all the campuses
Bilingual program offered only at the Kissimmee campus The Medical Assistant Technician Diploma Program is designed to prepare students in obtaining entry-level employment as a medical assistant technician. This program offers students the opportunity to learn the necessary knowledge and skills both in the classroom and in a supervised clinical practice or capstone. The students learn how to prepare patients for various technical examinations such as EKGs and phlebotomy, as well as how to perform several such procedures. Students are eligible for certification in: National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification, First Aid Certification, and BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
A total of 720/760 contact hours is required and divided into 220 lecture hours, 420/500 lab hours, 120 externship hours, and 47 quarter credits. Employment opportunities Clinical Assistant, Lab Technician, Optometric Assistant, and Registered Medical Assistant
**Experience Model T in your classroom with our Dual Language Medical Assistant program:
Discover Dual Language program, Model T, the cutting-edge educational program that integrates the bilingual and second language learning models for effective language acquisition. By embracing the power of multilingual communication and focusing on language function, Model T revolutionizes language learning. Our 9-month Medical Assistant diploma provides you with the skills necessary to create a multilingual and collaborative classroom culture, develop linguistic literacy, and master content and professional development. Unleash your language potential with our Medical Assistant Technician Dual Language Program today! In a dual language approach, all materials and resources will be provided in English, and selected resources, lessons, and interactions will be permitted in Spanish (first language). Students must have adequate mastery of their first language. All standardized testing, competencies, or end-of-program projects must be completed in English while enrolled in a Dual Language program. Students must complete all required courses in the bilingual Medical Assistant Technician program, transfer of credits will not be accepted. Certification Exam and Externship at the end of the program are only available in English.
Notice to Students and Prospective Students: COMPLETING A COURSE OR PROGRAM IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH MAY REDUCE EMPLOYABILITY WHERE ENGLISH IS REQUIRED.
**This program is offered through a bilingual/dual-language or 100% English delivery method that varies by campus. Please refer to the language options section of the program catalog for important details.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Northbridge University- Kissimmee
With over four decades of experience, Northbridge University stands as an accredited, licensed institution dedicated to academic excellence and diversity. The university operates under institutional license 2024-311 issued by the Board of Postsecondary Institutions (JIP) and proudly holds reaffirmed accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This distinction also includes Columbia Central, The DAVE School, and Hillsboro Aero Academy, offering programs in on-campus, online, and hybrid learning formats. Northbridge University also holds a license from the Commission for Independent Education in Florida (CIE), authorizing it to offer master’s, bachelor’s, associate, and technical diploma programs in the United States. Its culinary programs in Kissimmee are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) and are part of the International School of Culinary Arts. Northbridge University is authorized by the U.S. Department of Education to manage Title IV federal financial aid programs and by the Veterans Education and Training Approving Agency to serve military members, veterans, and their dependents with accessible educational opportunities.
At Northbridge University, students can choose from a wide range of academic programs—from technical certificates and diplomas to associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees—available in flexible on-campus, online, and hybrid learning formats. With campuses strategically located in Puerto Rico and Florida, the university includes The DAVE School, a leader in digital animation and visual effects, and a technical division with 12 postsecondary campuses throughout Puerto Rico.
Hillsboro Aero Academy, based in Oregon and operating three campuses, is also part of Northbridge University’s educational network and is recognized for its excellence in aviation training.
Every year, our online division helps thousands of students succeed by offering flexible, high-quality programs designed to fit the fast-changing needs of the modern world. Driven by its commitment to student success, Northbridge University continues to grow with new programs, learning formats, and academic opportunities—solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking, inclusive, and dynamic institution of higher learning.
Below are the programs offered at Northbridge University’s campuses (not all programs are offered at all locations):
- Beauty
- Business
- Construction Trades
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Information Technology
Choose what is right for you. Enhance your learning experience by enrolling in one of our Hybrid/blended programs, which combine on-ground and online instruction. Complete your interactive assignments online and come to campus for your practice labs for a convenient and interactive learning experience! Here are just some of the benefits of the blended programs: Class Schedule Flexibility, Online Courses Available 24/7, Online Assignments, Hands-On Labs, Face-to-Face with the Instructor, On-Ground and Online Campus Experience in a Blended Environment. (Not offered for all programs).
Northbridge University offers degrees and diplomas in many specialties. The best way to learn more about us is to schedule an appointment with an admissions representative and take a no-obligation tour of one of our campuses.
ACCREDITATION:
Northbridge University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Northbridge University – Technical School, Northbridge University – Columbia Central, Hillsboro Aero Academy, and Dave School of Digital Arts are included in this accreditation. Northbridge University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on 2019 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
Northbridge University has four additional academic units: Northbridge University – Technical School, Northbridge University – Columbia Central, Hillsboro Aero Academy, and Dave School of Digital Arts. Visit https://northbridge.edu for more information.