Online Medical Assistant
Program For Louisiana
Students
Our self-paced, online medical assistant program is available to Louisiana 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
Our online Medical Assistant program gives Louisiana students the opportunity to develop the skills required to support healthcare teams. You'll explore topics like vital signs, patient interaction, and office operations—all from the comfort of your home.
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 Louisiana
$35,870*
12,060*
12%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our medical assistant program for Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Louisiana currently employs 10,740 medical assistants.* There are hundreds of medical assistant jobs open in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Mobile, Metairie, Lafayette, and many other cities in Louisiana, 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.
Louisiana Medical Assistant FAQs
How can I become a Medical Assistant in Louisiana?
- Earn a high-school diploma or GED—Louisiana employers require it
- Enroll in a accredited medical assisting certificate or AAS program (4–24 months). Our program here at USCI can be completed 100% online in 4 months.
- Pass a national exam—CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA to stand out (Louisiana doesn’t mandate licensing). The cost of your CCMA exam is included in our program tuition.
- Obtain CPR/BLS certification, vaccinations, background check, and drug screen, which most Bayou State clinics demand.
- Apply for entry-level positions in physician offices, outpatient centers, or hospital clinics; emphasize externship experience. Our career coaches will aid you in the job search process by helping you prepare your resume and perform mock interviews.
- Maintain certification with continuing-education units every 1–5 years and network through the Louisiana Society of Medical Assistants.
How much does a medical assistant make in Louisiana?
Medical assistants in Louisiana make on average $35,870* per year according to O*Net.
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