About
Medical Assistant Program at WSU Tech
Unlock your potential in the thriving healthcare sector with WSU Tech's Medical Assistant program. This short-term, hands-on program is designed to equip you with essential medical office procedures, patient care, and clinical skills, preparing you for immediate entry into a rewarding career. Benefit from practical training and unique student resources, including a student ID for local discounts and transportation, giving you a competitive edge in job placement within healthcare settings.
Program Details:
- Cost: Unknown
- Duration: 8 weeks (short-term)
- Schedule: In-person classes at WSU Tech Main Campus
- Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED; Background Check; Drug Screen; Health Examinations and Immunizations; Competency Skills Checklist
- Accreditations: Unknown (WSU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a Kansas Board of Regents institution, but program-specific accreditation is not specified)
- Career Outcomes: Support for job placement in healthcare settings
Organization
WSU Tech Main Campus
WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a community college in Wichita, Kansas, offering technical education and transferable college study. Its occupational fields include Business Administration, Certified Nursing Assistant, Cybersecurity, Dental Assistant, Home Health Aide, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, Medication Aide, and Patient Care Technician. The institution supports several educational paths, including technical programs intended to lead directly into the workforce, coursework that can transfer to a university, and additional training for career advancement or career change. Programs of study span areas such as healthcare, information technology, business, construction trades, manufacturing, aviation, culinary arts and hospitality, and automotive. WSU Tech also provides career training and apprenticeship opportunities for students.