Medical Assisting
The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Managing medical records, processing insurance claims, and handling office financial records
- Clinical Tasks: Recording medical histories, taking vital signs, administering medications, and conducting basic laboratory tests
- Patient Care: Preparing patients for exams, procedures, and treatments, assisting with physical examinations, and minor office surgeries
Program Features:
- Pathways to Employment: Two-year pathway for employment as certified medical assistants
- High Job Placement Rate: 100% of graduating students secured employment in medical assisting or related fields in 2020
- Accreditation: Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Henderson Community College, located in Henderson, Kentucky, offers a range of associate degrees and certificate programs aimed at preparing students for various careers or further education. As a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, the institution focuses on providing accessible, affordable education to the local community. The college emphasizes workforce development and lifelong learning while fostering student success through a supportive learning environment.
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