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.