The Medical Assisting program is a 2-year program that provides education for students to enter the medical assistant profession as entry-level healthcare providers. Students will learn both office administration tasks and clinical duties involving patients and medical procedures. Students completing 2 years of the medical assistant program will sit for their certification exam at the end of the second year. The skills and knowledge the students will gain throughout the two years will prepare them to be competent professionals in a medical office, hospital, clinic, or other outpatient health care locations.
Clinical/Externship Requirement:
- Junior Year – 1-week clinical externship requirement at one of St Joseph’s Healthcare sites. (May take place during non-school hours)
- Senior Year – 2-week clinical externship requirement at one of St Joseph’s Healthcare sites. (May take place during non-school hours)
Dual Enrollment
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