The certificate course at Tulsa Technology Center covers both clinical and administrative aspects of medical assisting. High school students and adults can, along with high school seniors, can take up this course at the Owassa campus. It’s noteworthy that on completing the program, the students may utilize the college credits earned for further studies. Students may also sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination after the course. The course can be completed in a total of 495 clock hours, out of which there will be 305 hours of clinical training. However, the students must complete all the modules with a grade ‘C’ or higher to qualify for the clinicals.

High Plains Technology Center offers unique health careers certification programs, with a mandatory core program of 225 clock hours. As a sequence course, the basic MA certification can be completed in a plan of 919 hours. The highlight of the program is an integrated format that includes both classroom lectures and clinical practice. The school has the options of both an interactive instructor-led discussion format and a flexible student-paced, high tech format of learning. This program is exceptionally well suited if you’re looking for a quick certification and speedy employment. On completion of the course, students may opt for higher education in the fields of dentistry, nursing, or occupational therapy.

This certification course in Clinical Medical Assisting is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education. It can be completed in a total of 525 class hours. On completion, there are valued licenses and certification opportunities available for the students that shall advance their career in the fields, which are American Heart Association-BLS Healthcare Provider CPR, American Heart Association-BLS Healthcare Provider First Aid, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and OSHA 10 Healthcare certifications. The college charges no tuition fee from the in-district high school students; however, the adults from the district will have to pay a fee of $2 per hour as tuition cost.

This OK school offers a career major certification in medical assisting, which focuses on a curriculum with a mix of classroom, laboratory, and on-site training. On completion of the course, students are eligible to take the certified or registered medical assistant exam. The total course length is 1,115 clock hours divided into distinct modules such as academic life skills, clinical procedures, pharmacology, medical insurance and coding, and medical law and ethics. You are eligible for the course if you have a high school diploma or GED, are above the age of 18 years, and have completed the CPR for Health Care Providers (American Heart Association course). The classes for this program run from Monday to Friday every week.

This public college has a beneficial prior learning assessment program. The MA program here is typically an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, especially suitable for those who want to plunge into the job market directly. The course can be completed in 2 years, or within four semesters. An important feature here is that you can earn prior learning assessment credits via this course for your CMA-AAMA, CCMA, or RMA certifications. The course modules are divided into 9 terms, with a  minimum requirement of 64 credit hours completion.

The medical assistant program offered by Moore Norman is open for adults and high school seniors and can be completed in 1,050 clock hours. Both day time and evening sessions are available, and the classes are scheduled from Monday to Friday. High school students have the flexibility to choose the half-day classes for both the sessions. The school boasts of a 100% graduate satisfaction rating across the period of the past five years. They also hold an impressive placement rate and on-time adult completion rates of 100% and 81.8%, respectively. On completion, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exams. Attaining a BLS CPR certification is a mandatory pre-requisite for this program.

If looking for a school in the Tulsa area, the Community Care College is the only one accredited by ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools). Students can complete the MA certification from the CCC in less than 9 months. Fulltime courses are available while evening classes are for those working throughout the day. In fact, for students who prefer online training, a digital format is also available. They need to come in only once a week for hybrid lab training. The hybrid online and on-campus program students can sit for the RMA certification through the American Medical Technologists. They, however, cannot take the CMA exam.

With four locations across Oklahoma (Moore, Lawton, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa), this school provides the best medical assistant programs in Oklahoma. Students can graduate in 40 weeks with a mandatory externship at the end. The class sizes are kept small so that individual attention can be assured to students. Classes revolve around medical office procedures, electronic medical records, anatomy, medical terminology, and can be completed in as little as 40 weeks. The career services team at the school helps you market your skills and advance your career. Pre-requisites for the program include a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.