36 Weeks | Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm | Median Salary: $38,000
Next Program Start Date: 9/25/2023
Medical Assistants play an essential role in medical offices assisting physicians and other health professionals with patient care and office management. They are the first person patients see when they walk in the door and responsible for creating a positive experience for patients.
Information Sessions will be offered on 4/19, 5/24, 6/28, 7/19, 8/16, 8/30, 9/6 & 9/13 at 4:30 pm. All sessions will be held in the Whitney building room W319.
Seats are limited!
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The program includes:
- Office Skills (Updating medical records, filling out insurances forms, etc.)
- Medical terminology
- Specimen Collection
- Electrocardiogram Training
- Phlebotomy
- CPR certification
- Laboratory Testing
Upon completion of program students will be eligible to sit for the National Health Career Association - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant National exam at OCC.
Requirements
- Mandatory Info Session
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Medical Insurance
- Compliance with Immunization Requirements
- Completing Health Compliance Requirements
Cost
$6,585 with financial aid available for qualifying students
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Where You'll Go
Typical Salary
5 years after graduating
$38,000
| Career | 10-year growth potential | Regional Demand |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | 32% | High |
| Nursing Assistant | 14% | High |
Real Data from Central New York
- Data reflect previous twelve-month period in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area and surrounding five-county Central New York region.
- Salary gathered from ESMI/Light Cast.
- Demand is determined by the number of job postings in the region over the past twelve months.
- Occupational growth potential gathered from Burning Glass.