Medical Assisting Diploma

About the Diploma

Medical assistants are multi-skilled allied health professionals specifically educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties. The practice of medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being and requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both formal education and practical experience that serve as standards for entry into the profession.

Well-balanced instruction in business skills and medical procedures enables the graduate to assist the physician in routine practice. The responsibilities of medical assistants vary, depending on whether they work in a clinic, hospital, large group practice or small private office.

Graduates of the program who desire to work in a clinic, hospital, or large group practice are eligible to take the certification exam for Medical Assistants given by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) in order to be designated as a Certified Medical Assistant.

Special Admissions Requirements

• Due to the limited availability of slots in these programs, admission is competitive.
• Applicants are advised to apply early.
• OCtech seeks to identify students who can achieve at an appropriate level in the curriculum and diversity among its student population.

Please review carefully:  Medical Assisting  Admissions Overview

HIP Session:

• Admissions requirements are obtained by attending a Health Information Program (HIP).  All applicants are required to attend a program as part of the admissions process.  (Online HIP sessions are available for those unable to attend in person.  On-campus sessions are strongly recommended.)

  • HIP Registration

    Admissions requirements are obtained by attending a Health Information Program (HIP).  All applicants are required to attend a program as part of the admissions process.  (Online HIP sessions are available for those unable to attend in person. On-campus sessions are strongly recommended.)

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      • Associate Degree Nursing
      • PN to ADN
      • Practical Nursing
      • Medical Assisting
      • Physical Therapist Assistant
      • Radiology
    • Please pick a date:

      • Thursday, April 18, 2019 10:00 am
      • Tuesday, May 7, 2019 2:30 pm
  • Online HIP session