Medical Assistant

Your Path to Making a Difference.

Prepare to become a versatile member of the healthcare team by mastering both clinical and administrative skills. You will learn to perform patient intake, assist with minor medical procedures, and manage office operations while gaining hands-on experience in the clinic setting.

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About the Program

Program Overview
The Medical Assistant program at Garden City Community College prepares students to become versatile members of the healthcare team by developing both clinical and administrative skills needed in a variety of medical settings.

Clinical and Administrative Training
Students learn how to perform patient intake, assist with minor medical procedures, and support daily medical office operations.

Essential Healthcare Competencies
The program builds key skills in phlebotomy, EKG testing, vital sign measurement, medication administration, electronic health records (EHR), medical office procedures, and patient communication.

Career-Ready Preparation
Combining hands-on clinical experience with administrative training and patient-centered care, the program prepares students for employment in a wide range of healthcare environments.

Credentials

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Certificate C in Medical Assistant - 49 credit hours

MEDA.CERTC - By earning a Certificate C, students position themselves as qualified, skilled, and versatile team members in a variety of healthcare settings.

Highlights

This program offers stackable credentials throughout the program.

Benefit from small class sizes and personalized guidance from experienced instructors in our dedicated clinical labs.

Students gain professional networking opportunities through a wide range of local clinical partners, including hospitals, private clinics, surgery centers, and health departments.

Pathways

Explore Your Career Pathways:

Your Allied Health training doesn't have to be the finish line — it can be the foundation. Many of the courses, clinical hours, and prerequisites you complete here transfer toward other healthcare pathways.

Other pathways you can pursue, building on your prerequisites:

Nursing

Not sure which path is right for you? Talk to an advisor and map out your next steps.

Scholarship

Kansas Promise Scholarship Eligible
This program qualifies for the Kansas Promise Scholarship, giving you the opportunity to earn a degree or certificate at little to no cost.

The Kansas Promise is a “last-dollar” scholarship that covers tuition, fees, books, and other program-related expenses not already paid by other scholarships or grants. It’s available to eligible Kansas students enrolled in high-demand programs. In return, recipients agree to live and work in Kansas for two years after completing their program.

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Career Outlook

Salary information is provided for general informational purposes only and represents estimates, not guarantees. Actual earnings may vary based on factors such as experience, location, and employer. Some careers may require education, certifications, or training beyond programs offered at Garden City Community College.