Online Medical Assistant
Program For Kentucky
Students
Our self-paced, online medical assistant program is available to Kentucky residents and is designed to prepare you for certification (CCMA) and a role as a medical assistant in as little as 4 months.
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-7 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-7 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- Medical Terminology
- Introduction to Anatomy
- First Aid Procedures
- Preparing Patients for Exams
- Preparing and Administering Medications
- Process and Maintain Claim Reimbursement
- Pharmacology
- Medical Insurance 101
- Front Office Procedures
- Patient Therapies
- Communication Skills
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Course Outline
Kentucky learners can jumpstart their medical careers with our online Medical Assistant program, gaining knowledge in patient services, clinical support, and administrative functions essential for working in today’s healthcare settings.
Quick Facts
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Lessons: 27
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Quizzes: 27
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Complete in as little as 4 months
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
Hands-On Supplemental Learning
All students receive a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff to assist you throughout the course.
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Get instant access! · 5-day money-back commitment · $79/month
Medical Assistant Career
Outlook & Certification in Kentucky
$38,750*
14,920*
14%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our medical assistant program for Kentucky residents, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute's Online Medical Assistant certificate course prepares you to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The average CCMA exam pass rate for U.S. Career Institute graduate’s is 95% vs. the National Average of 83%**. Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CCMA certification exam, study guide and practice test – a $259 value!†
Medical Assistant Jobs in Kentucky
Kentucky currently employs 13,090 medical assistants.* There are hundreds of medical assistant jobs open in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington, Georgetown, and many other cities in Kentucky, according to Indeed.com. Medical assistants work at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient facilities, government facilities, medical laboratories, and nursing care facilities.
Tuition & Financing
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
Kentucky Medical Assistant FAQs
How can I become a Medical Assistant in Kentucky?
- Earn a high-school diploma or GED
- Enroll in a accredited medical assisting program in Kentucky (4–24 months) or online. Our program here at USCI can be completed 100% online in 4 months.\
- Complete classroom labs plus a 160-300-hour clinical externship.
- Apply for national certification—most employers prefer Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Our program covers the cost of your exam.
- Obtain a current CPR/BLS card and complete a Kentucky DHS background study and required immunizations.
- Polish your résumé, emphasizing EHR, phlebotomy, and insurance-coding skills; network with clinics, health systems, and staffing agencies.
- Apply for Jobs. Our career coaches (included in your program) will assist you with resume prep and mock interviews.
How much does a medical assistant make in Kentucky?
Medical assistants in Kentucky make on average $38,750* per year according to O*Net.
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