The Medical Assisting Diploma prepares students for versatile roles in healthcare settings. The program provides training in clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with exams, as well as administrative duties like scheduling, billing, and managing patient records. Combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience, students gain the skills needed to support physicians and ensure efficient healthcare delivery. Graduates are ready for entry-level positions in medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. Applicants interested in this credential should apply for the Medical Assisting, AAS program.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Credentials: Diploma
Completion Time: One Year
Open to High School Students: No
Offered in Spanish: No
Campus Available:
Main Campus (Kinston)
PROGRAM CONTACT
BEFORE applying to the medical assisting program, a student must complete all developmental courses including reading, English and math, and must satisfy the math prerequisite by completing one of the following:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) accredited programs are required to meet outcomes’ benchmarks annually. The following table reports MAERB’s minimum outcomes and Lenoir Community College’s Medical Assisting Program’s each year average.
Year | Retention | Job Placement | Exam Participation | Exam Pass |
---|---|---|---|---|
>=60% | >=60% | >=30% | >=60% | |
2023 | 92.86% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2022 | 66.67% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2021 | 83.33% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 | 66.67% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2019 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
5-Year | 84.38% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
*Reporting outcome changed.