About
Medical Assistant Certificate Program at SUNY Sullivan
Embark on a fulfilling career in healthcare with SUNY Sullivan's Medical Assistant Certificate program. Designed to equip you with essential practical skills and comprehensive knowledge, this program prepares you for diverse roles in fast-paced medical environments. Benefit from certification readiness and dedicated job placement support, ensuring you're well-positioned for employment in doctors' offices, clinics, and medical centers. This accelerated program offers a clear pathway to becoming a certified medical assistant, transforming your potential into a valuable profession.
Program Details:
- Cost: $162.00 per semester (full-time); $13.50 per credit hour (part-time); Medical Assistant Certificate program requires 34 credits; financial aid and free tuition programs may apply.
- Duration: 1 year (typically completed within about a year)
- Schedule: Unknown
- Prerequisites: Math Competency; SCI 1204 Chemistry for Health Sciences; Introduction to Biology; Medical Terminology
- Accreditations: Unknown (institutional accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for employment in healthcare settings with practical training, certification readiness, and job placement support.
Organization
SUNY Sullivan
SUNY Sullivan
Located in Loch Sheldrake, NY, SUNY Sullivan is a public higher education institution founded in 1962, offering diverse academic and community programs, including hands-on CNA training and microcredential offerings like phlebotomy. The school promotes accessibility through initiatives such as the Education Opportunity Program and free tuition for eligible Sullivan County residents, fostering a close-knit, supportive campus culture.
Highlights:
- Sustainable 405-acre campus with renewable energy initiatives including an organic farm, geothermal heating and cooling, solar farm, wind turbine, and apiary
- Campus buildings designed by renowned architectural firm Edward Durell Stone & Associates
- Phlebotomy Microcredential program prepares students for the National Healthcare Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certification exam
- Comprehensive phlebotomy curriculum covering theory, principles, practice, instrumentation, asepsis, and safety
- Phlebotomy program includes training in Electrocardiography (ECG), electrode placement, lead systems, medical terminology, and disease pathology