Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College

60 Zimmerman Drive, Waynesburg, PA

Located in Hayward, Wisconsin, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College (LCOOCC) offers 2-year and certificate programs in a variety of disciplines. Associate of Arts degrees are offered in such specialties as early childhood education, Native American studies, and substance abuse counseling.

Students may also work toward acquiring an associate of applied science in casino operations management, medical assisting, or agriculture and national resources management. Other two-year offerings include programs that lead an associate’s degree in food and nutrition, business administration and accounting. Certificate programs highlight such subject areas as medical transcription, renewable energy, carpentry, and day care.

LCOOCC is one of two tribal Wisconsin schools. Enrollment in the college typically averages around 550 students during the school year. While the primary campus is located in Hayward, satellite campuses can be found at Lac du Flambeau, Bayfield, Odanah, and Hertel as well. The school, which was established in 1982, was founded by Chippewa Native Americans to serve the educational needs of the Hayward area and the Lac Courte Oreilles band of the tribe. Approximately 70% of the students attending the college are of Native American descent.

LCOOCC is unique in that it advocates a no-financing policy. Therefore, only scholarships or grants are awarded that do not require payback. The school emphasizes coursework that prepares students for careers soon after they graduate. You can contact the school, which is located at 13466 W. Trepania road, at 888-526-6221.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).