Please Note: The college will be closed December 25, 2024 – January 1, 2025 for the holiday break.

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

Next Cohort Starting on Friday, January 3, 2025!

Nursing Assistant helping a woman with paperwork
Program Type
Career Program,
Duration
36 weeks
Format
In-Person,

 

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Schedule

36 weeks
Coursework: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Practicum: days/times determined in conjunction with practicum site

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Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent 
  • Medical Insurance 
  • Compliance with Immunization Requirements 
  • Completing Health Compliance Requirements 

You must attend an orientation session prior to being admitted into the program:

Date of Info SessionTimeLocation
September 2010:00am or 2:00pmOCC@Liverpool 
8015 Oswego Road, Suite 5, Liverpool, NY 13090
September 2710:00am or 2:00pmOCC@Liverpool 
8015 Oswego Road, Suite 5, Liverpool, NY 13090
October 410:00am or 2:00pmOCC@Liverpool 
8015 Oswego Road, Suite 5, Liverpool, NY 13090
October 1810:00am or 2:00pmOCC@Liverpool 
8015 Oswego Road, Suite 5, Liverpool, NY 13090
October 2510:00am or 2:00pmOCC@Liverpool 
8015 Oswego Road, Suite 5, Liverpool, NY 13090
November 110:00am or 2:00pmOCC@Liverpool 
8015 Oswego Road, Suite 5, Liverpool, NY 13090
November 1510:00am or 2:00pmOCC@Liverpool 
8015 Oswego Road, Suite 5, Liverpool, NY 13090

 

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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