Medical Assisting
Program Description
The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures.
| Certificate | Diploma | Degree | Medical Assisting Review - CE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Community College Application | • | • | • | |
| Program Application (PDF) | • | • | • | • |
| Transfer Credits | • | • | • | |
| Completion Certificates | • | |||
| Eligibility for Licensure Application | • | • | • | • |
| FAFSA Financial Aid | • | • | ||
| Foundation Scholarships | • | • | • | |
| Continuing Education Scholarships (PDF) | • | |||
| Uniform | • | • | ||
| Clinicals | • | • | ||
| COVID Vaccine Required | • | • | ||
| Course Hours | Fall, Spring Class - Online Labs 1 per week 9:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. |
Fall, Spring, Summer Class - Online Labs 1 - 2 per week 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Summer Practicum Mon - Thu |
Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall (2), Spring (2) Class - Online Labs 1 - 2 per week 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Summer Practicum Mon- Thur |
Check Webpage for Dates Class - Online |
Program Content
Course work includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, computer operations; assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration; and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of CAAHEP-accredited medical assisting programs may be eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants' Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants. Employment opportunities include physicians' offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals.
Additional Information
The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs at CAAHEP upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting
Education Review Board MAERB
Graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, estimated
cost of program, and other important information.
JCC's 5-year first-time pass rate is 91%. The national average is 65%
For more information:
Adrienne G. Allen
Program Director, Medical Assisting
Office: Health F164
Phone: (919) 209-2140
agallen@johnstoncc.edu