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Train for a new career!
The medical assistant bridge program grants qualified certified nursing assistants the opportunity to enter the medical assistant field. The accelerated curriculum provides students the knowledge and skills needed to function in the role of a medical assistant. The students will learn how to perform administrative and clinical tasks to be successful in the health care setting. After successful completion of the medical assistant bridge program, the student will be eligible to register for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam and the National Certified Medical Assistant Exam.
Upcoming Classes
Fall 2024
Springfield
Orientation: July 23, 2024, 5 p.m.
July 30-Oct. 3, 2024
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.
Clinical Externship: Oct. 7-25, 2024 (60 hours)
The externship is Monday-Friday during normal business hours, typically 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
NHA certification review: Oct. 29, 2024, 5-9 p.m.
Jacksonville
Orientation: July 23, 2024, 5 p.m.
July 30-Oct. 3, 2024
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.
Clinical Externship: Oct. 7-25, 2024 (60 hours)
The externship is Monday-Friday during normal business hours, typically 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
NHA certification review: Oct. 29, 2024, 5-9 p.m.
Litchfield
Orientation: Aug. 20, 2024, 5-6:30 p.m.
Aug. 22-Oct. 31, 2024
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.
Externship: Nov. 4-Nov. 22, 2024
The externship is Monday-Friday during normal business hours, typically 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
NHA Certification Review: Nov. 26, 2024, 5-9 p.m.
Job Outlook
Cost
$2,149 (includes textbooks and )
Additional costs: drug screen, background check and scrubs.
Note: This course is not eligible for financial aid; however, payment plans are available.
Support available
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The Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH) program provides financial and other supports for occupations within the health care field. Learn more about PATH, including support services, programs and eligibility.
Start/Info Session
Registration must be done by appointment only. To schedule a registration appointment during open registration please email Continuing.Education@llcc.edu
View prerequisites below.