Medical assistant is a special admission program, please refer to the following resources on how to apply.
Learn how to benefit your community through the Medical Assistant program! This program is a CAAHEP accredited program that will train you in both administrative and clinical roles. In these positions, duties may include patient care, phlebotomy, injections and assistance with minor office procedures, scheduling and billing. The goals of the program are to prepare competent entry level medical assistants in the knowledge, skills and behavior learning domains.
Once you complete the program, you can take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medical assistant field is expected to grow by 23% through 2024, much more rapidly than the average occupation, and Medical Assistants earn an average salary of $35,720 or an average hourly wage of $17.17. The average wage for a Medical Assistant can vary depending on the industry in which they decide to practice.
The faculty, curriculum and training of the Lake Land College Medical Assistant Program deliver results. You don’t need to leave the area for a top-tier program — it’s here!
The Medical Assistant program at Lake Land College received accreditation status from the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in March 2021 upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
“The accreditation process evaluates multiple categories of the program or institution including curriculum standards, courses and goals, adequate facilities and equipment for training as well as several other aspects. By attending an accredited program, you can be sure that you are making a good investment financially and that you can trust the education you are receiving.” ~ Lake Land College Medical Assistant Program Director/Instructor Molly Yeske
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604 (800) 621-7440
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) The Medical Assisting Technical Certificate and/or Associates of Applied Science degree Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
Molly Yeske – Medical Assistant Program Director/Instructor
“Lake Land is a great choice because of the opportunities that are here. Our faculty is committed to providing a student learning environment which inspires life-long learning utilizing a spirit of inquiry to promote excellence in clinical competence, professional accountability, caring, and effective communication skills. Because we are accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs), this means that we must meet stringent educational requirements that are reviewed annually. Employers prefer our graduates because of their quality college level education and certification(s).”
The Medical Assistant program is available as a one-year certificate program. The program will also be offered in a hybrid format – all classes will be offered online with two evening labs each week – in addition to the traditional classroom program offering.
Medical Assistant is a special admission program requiring applicants to meet a specific list of criteria.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Lake Land College Medical Assistant Program Goal: To prepare competent entry level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Build skills for real-life experiences by working hands on in labs! Work with specialized equipment in class and gain certifications as you progress. You will also have the chance to help people through community service.
Financial aid is available for this program. For more information, click here.