Medical Assisting | JCTC

Medical Assisting

Work alongside physicians as a multi-skilled healthcare professional.

Program Contact
Michelle Butler
Program Coordinator
(502) 213-4103
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What is Medical Assisting?

Work alongside physicians as a multi-skilled healthcare professional in the high demand field. Medical assistants work in ambulatory settings, such as physician's offices, clinics, and group practices. The Medical Assisting program is designed to train students to assist the needs of the private physicians.

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Getting Started

How Do I Apply?

The Medical Assisting program is a selective admission program. Students are not required to complete any courses prior to admission to the program but students with prior college coursework or medical experience will be given preference.

Program Application

Pre-Admission Conference

Students are required to attend a Pre-Admission Conference or meet with the Program Coordinator to be considered for admission.

Pre-Admission Conferences will be held in Health Sciences Hall, Room 378.

Upcoming Pre-Admission Conference Dates
Date Time
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11 a.m.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 9 a.m.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 1 p.m.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 10 a.m.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 10 a.m.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 1 p.m.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7, 2025 12:30 p.m.

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What Else Do I Need to Know?

Additional Information

Completion Rate
Admission Year Program Completion
2018 72.73%
2019 78.95%
2020 100%
2021 88.89%
2022 84.62%
Five Year Average 84.85%
CMA Exam Pass Rate
Graduation Year Pass rate on CMA Exam
2018 66.67%
2019 37.5%
2020 50%
2021 33.33%
2022 57.14%
Five Year Average 52.17%
Job Placement
Enrollment Year Job Placement
2018 (Graduation Year) 100%
2019 (Graduation Year) 62.50%
2020 (Graduation Year) 100%
2021 (Graduation Year) 66.67%
2022 (Graduation Year) 75%
Five Year Average 83.33%

*Information gathered from MAERB Annual Report.

This program is challenging and fast paced and requires students to be able to meet the following Technical Standards:

  1. Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to efficiently implement the skills required in performing medical assisting functions e.g., laboratory skills, patient ambulation, multitasking capabilities, and medication administration
  2. Sufficient communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, and written) to interact effectively with individuals
  3. Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement their duties in a responsible manner
  4. Sufficient visual acuity, such as is needed in the preparation and administration of medications in the performance of laboratory procedures, and for the observation necessary for patient assessment and care
  5. Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health team and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such as stethoscopes, fire alarms, etc.

Accreditation

The Jefferson Community & Technical College Medical Assisting Program Diploma is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org

Length of Program

You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status or the diploma track takes 16 months to complete.

This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.

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