About
Medical Assistant Program at Owensboro Community and Technical College
The Medical Assistant program at Owensboro Community and Technical College offers a dynamic pathway to a rewarding career in healthcare. This accredited Associate in Applied Science degree uniquely combines comprehensive classroom theory with vital hands-on practical training, preparing students for national certification and successful job placement. With a flexible hybrid learning model, students gain essential skills for immediate employment, focusing on practical application and professional readiness within the medical field. This program provides the foundational knowledge and practical expertise necessary to excel as a certified medical assistant, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to meet the growing demands of healthcare employers.
Program Details:
- Cost: $195 per credit hour for resident students; program duration is 2 years (Associate degree)
- Duration: 2 years (Associate in Applied Science degree)
- Schedule: Hybrid (meets 2 days per week on campus with the balance delivered online)
- Prerequisites: Unknown (CPR completion required before clinicals, but no formal prerequisites listed)
- Accreditations: CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for national certification (CMA exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants) and job placement.
Organization
Owensboro Community & Technical College - Downtown Campus
Owensboro Community and Technical College, Downtown Campus, is a college in Owensboro, Kentucky. It trains people for careers in Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Healthcare Facilities Leadership, HVAC Mechanic Diploma, Medical Assistant, and Nursing, ADN. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates, supporting both first-time college students and people changing careers. Its educational offerings include healthcare, nursing, HVAC, transportation, and leadership fields. The institution also highlights advanced manufacturing technologies, transportation technologies, welding technology, and criminal justice among its program areas. Workforce Solutions is part of the college’s broader educational offerings, and the college describes its programs as designed to help students reach career goals. Transfer opportunities are also available, connecting some study paths with continued education.