Medical Assisting

Medical assistants are vital members of healthcare teams, performing a blend of administrative and clinical duties that ensure operation of medical facilities. They handle tasks ranging from scheduling appointments and managing patient records to taking vital signs, administering injections, performing EKG's, performing venipunctures, preparing patients for exams and assisting the physician with these exams. Their importance stems from their ability to streamline patient flow, allowing physicians and nurses to focus on more complex medical tasks. By efficiently managing administrative duties and providing essential clinical support, medical assistants contribute significantly to the overall quality of patient care, acting as crucial liaisons between patients and healthcare providers.

Instructor:  Jamie Krabill, RN, BSN
419.289.3313 ext. 2239
krabillj@acwhcc.org

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This program is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

*This program may be taken as an Adult Diploma Program.

What This Program Teaches

  • Medical Office Administrative Functions

  • Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting

  • Medical Terminology

  • The Human Body in Health and Disease

  • Safety in Medication Administration

  • Pharmacology and Medical Math

  • Special Considerations for the Administration of Medications to the Elderly

  • Ethics in the Healthcare System

  • Nutrition

  • Interpretation of Physician's Orders

  • Phlebotomy

  • EKG

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Practicum (165 hours)

Certifications

In the Medical Assisting program, you have the opportunity to earn the following certifications:

  • National Healthcareer Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

  • National Healthcareer Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

  • National Healthcareer Association Certified EKG Technician (CET)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Medical Assisting Job Outlook

  • 15% job growth from 2023-2033

  • Salary range $33,500 to $56,480 with a median salary of $42,000

Medical Assisting Admissions Requirements

  • Submit a completed program application through https://acwhcc.axstudent.com/

    along with a $50 non- refundable application fee.

  • No previous or pending disqualifying criminal offenses.

  • Provide official transcripts or proof of a high school diploma or equivalent.


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Start Dates and Program Cost

Start Date

September 15, 2025 - April 20, 2026
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

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Program Cost

Tuition

$8,205

Books and Fees

$1,134

Tools and Uniforms

$305

Total Cost

$9,654

*Fees include all certification testing fees, drug testing, physical and uniforms. Students are required to obtain 2-step TB testing, Hepatitis B series and/or Hepatitis B titer, Tdap or booster within the last 10 years, Influenza, Varicella, MMR and/or titers to prove immune factors. Some sites may require additional vaccines. All vaccines and immune testing are not part of tuition and must be paid for by the student. Vaccines must be completed in a timely manner and must be completed before the students first day of practicum. Students seeking financial aid assistance must complete the FAFSA and associated financial aid paperwork. Payment arrangements must be made prior to the first day of class.