Massage Therapy School - Blue Cliff College

A diploma in medical assisting is offered at these Blue Cliff College campuses: Alexandria, Houma, Metairie and Shreveport, LA and in Gulfport, MS.

An Associate in Occupational Studies degree in Medical Assisting is offered at Shreveport, LA and Gulfport, MS.

Program Description

The Medical Assistant program at Blue Cliff College is designed to prepare graduates for entry level positions in medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. The program provides training in both front and back office procedures built on a foundation of medical science and office administration courses.

A Career as a Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant in today’s busy medical environment is a key support person performing routine administrative and clinical tasks necessary to keep an office running smoothly. Medical Assistants give health care a human touch, helping patients to feel at ease in the doctor's office and to understand physicians' instructions. Duties may include answering phones, greeting patients, filing, assisting with insurance forms, taking and recording vitals signs, explaining treatment procedures, collecting laboratory specimens, to mention just a few.

Requirements and Supplies

Most textbooks are included in the cost of the program. Additional books which may be checked out by students for use in classes are to be kept neat and clean and returned as directed. Retail cost for a new book will be charged to a student who damages or loses a book. In addition, a $10 administrative restocking fee may be charged.

There is Medical Assisting Program Fee of $350 which is payable over three quarters: Quarter 1 $100, then $125 per quarter for the next two quarters.

Students are required to purchase a stethoscope and pen light during the first quarter. These items may be purchased in the College bookstore or elsewhere. The expected cost is $25.00 to $35.00. Additional supplies may be listed in course syllabi.

Students are required to receive a hepatitis vaccination and provide verification to the College prior to the completion of MA132 Medical Theory and Technique 3. The cost of this vaccination is included in the student's tuition.

Medical Assistant Diploma

The Diploma in Medical Assisting program provides an in-depth study of the medical science of the human body including anatomy, physiology and pathology of the body systems, clinical techniques including examining room procedures, medical lab procedures, medical terminology, pharmacology, and administrative procedures. The diploma program prepares the graduate for entry-level positions in the health-care field as a medical assistant working in a clinical and/or administrative setting. Our graduates may pursue jobs in doctors’ offices, hospitals, and clinics. The normal completion time for the day program is within nine (9) months and the evening program fifteen (15) months. Graduates from the Diploma in Medical Assisting program must complete and earn a total of 58 quarter credits and will be awarded a Diploma in Medical Assisting.

Associates in Occupational Studies Degree MA.