Medical Assistant
Technical Diploma
31-509-1
Degree Completion Time: 2 Terms

2008-2009 Program Sheet
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About the Career
Before you see your physician during a typical office visit, it's very likely you'll interact with a medical assistant first. Medical assistants serve an important role on the healthcare team by performing a wide variety of clinical and clerical skills. If you want a career that features opportunities to work in the administrative, laboratory, and patient care areas of a physician's office or clinic, medical assisting may be just what you're looking for.
Job responsibilities typically include:
•Assisting with physical examinations, office-based surgeries and office emergencies.
•Performing electrocardiograms and basic laboratory tests.
•Administering medications.
•Scheduling appointments.
•Transcribing medical information.
•Processing insurance claims.
You'll gain real-world experience during a 200-hour clinical rotation in one of over 40 medical offices, clinics and hospitals affiliated with LTC.
The Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Medical Assistant Education.

Career Outlook
There have been and continue to be more jobs than graduates. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Medical assistants is expected to be one of the 10 fastest growing occupations through the year 2008. LTC has a positive reputation for graduating well-trained medical assistants. Graduates are often sought out before graduation.

Potential Positions
Administrative/Clerical Staff
Electrocardiogram Technician
Medical Assistant
Medical Insurance Clerk
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Phlebotomist

Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)

FAQ
What are the approximate program costs?
See the LTC Program Costs Brochure.

Can I enroll part-time in the program?
Yes. Many students have jobs, families and other responsibilities and prefer to take the program over 4 or 5 terms. Students are admitted into the program for the fall start only. However, general class work can be taken ahead of time. The auto-tutorial lab is an open-lab allowing students to determine the times of skill practice and check-off. Internet enhancement of courses also allows students to complete coursework at times and places convenient to them.

Will completing the Medical Assistant program give me advanced standing in other programs?
General education classes and other classes taken at the associate degree level are transferable to other programs. While many of the procedures and skills in the Medical Assistant program are taught in other programs, most other programs have not recognized medical assistant classes in terms of granting credits for course work.

What are the benefits of a career in medical assisting?
Medical assistants are versatile members of the health care team. They are specifically trained to assist licensed health care providers in ambulatory settings. Medical assistants enjoy personal relationships with patients as well as interacting with other members of the professional health care team.

What's the starting monthly salary for an LTC Medical Assistant program grad?
For the latest LTC graduate salary information available, click here.

Can I receive financial aid?
On average, more than 90 percent of LTC students who apply for financial aid receive some kind of assistance. In addition, thousands of scholarship dollars are awarded each year by the LTC Foundation, Inc. For more info, visit our financial aid page.

How do I apply for admission?
Request and complete a student application and mail to LTC at 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland, WI 53015 or print out the application. Or you can apply online.

Testimonials
“I chose LTC because I liked the fact that I could get a two-year degree close to home and for a low cost. Everything I learned during the two years gave me knowledge on how it's done in the real world.”
–Amy Peters

Want more information?
•Submit your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109

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