Medical Assistant Training

Frontline Caregiving

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.

The program includes:

  • Office Skills (Updating medical records, filling out insurances forms, etc.)
  • Medical terminology
  • Specimen Collection 
  • Electrocardiogram Training
  • Phlebotomy
  • CPR certification
  • Laboratory Testing
Nursing Assistant helping a woman with paperwork
Program Type
Career Program,
Duration
23 weeks
Format
Hybrid,

Seats are limited!

Next Class: July 6, 2026

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Attendance of One Orientation Session
  • Medical Insurance
  • Compliance with Immunization Requirements
  • Completing Health Compliance Requirements 
Dates of Orientation SessionsTimeLocation
Thursday March 12, 20262pmTBA
Thursday March 26, 20262pmTBA
Thursday April 9, 20262pmTBA
Thursday April 23, 20262pmTBA
Thursday May 14, 20262pmTBA
Thursday May 28, 20262pmTBA
Thursday June 11, 20262pmTBA

 

Schedule

23 weeks

Coursework: Remote asynchronous 10 hours/week
Practicum: days/times determined in conjunction with practicum site
Laboratory: Monday-Friday 9 am to 12 pm

 

Cost

$6,585 with financial aid available for qualifying students 

This program is eligible for both Federal and State Aid. Please use the links below to submit your applications:

Apply for Federal Financial Aid

Apply for NYS Non-Degree Part-time TAP Program

 

Where You'll Go

Upon completion of program students will be eligible to sit for the National Health Career Association - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant National exam at OCC. 

 


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