Medical Assistant
Our Medical Assistant program is a great way to begin your career in healthcare. Medical Assistants draw blood, give life-saving medicine, and help mend our loved ones.
Whether you want to work in a physician's office, clinic, hospital, or laboratory, or behind the scenes in insurance or medical records, SoLAcc will prepare you for life as a Medical Assistant after graduation.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- The program starts in the Fall at our Crowley, Ville Platte, Abbeville, New Iberia, Opelousas, and Franklin campuses.
- Some courses have prerequisites, which must be completed before enrolling into upper level courses and continuing in the program.
- Upon completion of this program, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Certification exam for Medical Assistants.
- Supervised and/or preceptor based clinical externships are included.
Take a look at the degree plans:
- Technical Diploma in Medical Assistant - 3 semesters (Fall Start)
- Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant - 4 semesters (Fall Start)
Read more information on Applying to the Medical Assistant Program.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates completing the Technical Diploma and/or Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant master:
- Anatomy & Physiology Principles
- MA Law & Ethics
- Administrative & Clinical Procedures
- Pharmacology
- Coding & Insurance Procedures
- Electrocardiography
- Phlebotomy
- Nurse Aid training
- Skills training and clinical experience necessary to secure employment in the healthcare industry
Average Salary: $31,890
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana Average Salary 2022)
Program Requirements
- Submit a history and physical examination report certifying student is physically and emotionally fit for the program.
- Provide recent (less than one year) TB skin test or chest x-ray.
- Submit proof of current immunizations.
- Pass a background check and a drug screen.
- Possess a CPR card for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Purchase the required class and clinical uniform(s), and supplies as outlined by the instructor.
- Adhere to HIPAA and other confidentiality clauses involving client care or clinical training.
- Arrange transportation to clinical sites, any additional trainings, or any extra-curricular activities.
CONTACT
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