Degree and Certificate Options
Medical Assistant Certificate
$44K
Potential Salary*
11-15 Months
Estimated Program Length
What Will I Learn?
Students with a strong interest in health and medicine and a passion for helping others may find a rewarding career as a medical assistant. Medical assistants are vital members of the healthcare team, performing both administrative and clinical duties in medical offices and healthcare facilities.
- Clinical responsibilities typically include recording vital signs and patient histories, assisting with examinations, procedures, and minor surgeries, as well as performing phlebotomy, administering injections, performing EKGs, and basic laboratory tests.
- On the administrative side, duties involve scheduling appointments, greeting and registering patients, managing patient records, and processing insurance documentation.
The program consists of two semesters of coursework, followed by a 180-hour externship in a medical setting, providing valuable hands-on experience in a real-world environment.
Career Paths
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for one of the following national certification exams: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
Graduates may pursue a variety of career opportunities within the healthcare field, including roles such as: Medical Assistant, Lead Medical Assistant, Clinic Manager, Chiropractor Assistant, Ophthalmological Assistant, Optometric Assistant, EKG Technician, and Phlebotomist.
Points of Pride
The Medical Assistant program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment in the field.
Based on the most recent data, the five-year average for national certification exam passage for the years 2019-2023 is 91.59%.
The program offers courses in a variety of formats (online, blended, and face-to-face) to support students in completing the certificate.
Alum Perspective
“The medical assistant program is a great program for those interested in helping people. The night classes are great for those who have a full-time job. The teachers and the staff at the TEC are friendly and very helpful. The teachers are great at what they do.”
*Potential salaries use third-party national and regional aggregated data, some of which may be estimates. Results may not reflect local or timely trends. Some careers listed may require additional education or degrees beyond those offered at KCKCC. Completing a program, degree, or certificate does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.