91猎奇

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Medical Assistant

Where Compassion Meets Clinical Skill

Tuition

$2,800

Program Length

28 credits

Next Start Date

12/07/2026

Enroll by

11/19/2026

Location

Main Campus

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Master the Skills that Keep Healthcare Running

Medical Assistants are trained to perform both administrative and clinical tasks in the outpatient setting. From front desk skills to assisting with minor surgical procedures, gain the hands-on experience needed to start your career in healthcare.

Avg. Salary

$39k

for 91猎奇 Grads

Career Growth

4.30%

by 2032 in Utah

Day in the Life

Your days are a dynamic mix of patient care and administrative tasks. From prepping exam rooms and updating patient records to drawing blood and administering medications, you assist providers and provide patients with the care and compassion they need. It鈥檚 a fast-paced role that keeps you moving and engaged鈥攑erfect for someone who wants to make a real difference in the lives of patients every single day.
Smiling woman in black scrubs with red hair in a professional setting.

I鈥檓 a full-time mom鈥eeded flexibility鈥hat鈥檚 why I chose 91猎奇鈥lexible schedules and inexpensive.

Jessi Guzman – Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy

Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Graduate

Career Skills You'll Learn:

Patient Care

Learn hands-on patient care skills, including measuring vital signs, assisting with minor surgeries, phlebotomy, and more.

Externship

Complete training hours in an outpatient clinical facility to fine-tune the skills learned in the classroom.

Medical Terminology

Learn basic medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Front Office Skills

Understand front office operations, including common software applications and customer service skills.

Interpersonal Communication

Communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure that patient's medical needs are met.

Potential Career Paths

Medical Assistant

Provide essential support in healthcare settings, handling both administrative and clinical tasks to ensure smooth operations.

Clinic Manager

Oversee the daily operations of a medical clinic, ensuring efficient and effective patient care.

Medical Biller

Ensure accurate and timely processing of medical claims for payment.

Physician鈥檚 Assistant (with further education)

Licensed medical professional who provides a broad range of healthcare services under the supervision of a physician.

Physician (with further education)

Medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries, while also promoting overall health and wellness.

91猎奇 Partners who hire our Medical Assistant graduates

Program Overview

Medical assistants are multi-skilled, allied healthcare professionals responsible for various clinical and/or administrative duties and are an essential part of a healthcare team. The Medical Assistant program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions that will allow them to learn and move into higher level job opportunities by working with physicians and providers in office settings. Students in the program learn cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains by focusing on administrative and back-office clinical skills. Upon successful completion of all required courses, students participate in an externship in a medical office.

Graduates of the Medical Assisting program are eligible to take a national certification exam.

Classroom Hours
This is a hybrid program. Complete coursework online and come to the classroom for labs and hands-on skills.

Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students

Credit transfer options
Available to view here

Estimated Tuition
$2,800

Estimated Materials Cost
$520

Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: Yes

Program Materials

MaterialRequiredNewCourses
Random Drug Screen for Health Programs鉁�$45All
Scrubs (Any Color)鉁�$40All
EHRGo EHRGo 12-Month Subscription ISBN: 9780985837907鉁�$128All
Michelle Blesi Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies 1 year ebook subscription. 10th. ISBN: 9798214489919鉁�$81All
Aneroid Sphygmomanometer (BP Cuff)鉁�$30All
Stethoscope鉁�$23All
Laptop or Chromebook 鉁�All
Visable Body Subscription 鉁�$58TEMA 1040
CPR Card & Mask鉁�$25TEMA 1350
Platinum Planner for Externship鉁�$86TEMA 190
Subtotal of required materials$516

Material costs are subject to change.

  • The Medical Assistant program at 91猎奇 has a reading requirement. Please visit this page for more information.
  • Must be enrolled as a high school junior and in the 2nd semester, or older.
  • Must pass a background check.

The 91猎奇 Medical Assistant program has rolling start dates throughout the year. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please review the application deadlines and program start dates below to ensure a smooth application process.

Enroll ByStart Date
11/19/202612/07/2026
12/17/202601/11/2027
01/14/202701/25/2027
01/28/202702/08/2027
02/18/202703/01/2027
03/04/202703/15/2027
03/25/202704/12/2027
04/15/202704/26/2027
04/29/202705/10/2027
05/13/202705/24/2027
05/27/202706/07/2027
Where to Go on Your First Day

Health Technology Building (HT), Room 124.

What to Bring
  • Computer with webcam and microphone

Your program coordinator will email you before your start date with details about your first day, orientation, and what to expect.

  • Demonstrate competent patient care as a medical assistant in ambulatory healthcare facilities.
  • Exhibit basic skills of a medical assistant, including obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, pharmacology, EKG, and assisting providers with specialty examinations.
  • Perform accurate medical documentation, patient education instruction, communication, and apply critical thinking skills in both simulated and clinical settings.
  • Describe the areas of general, clinical, and administrative medical assisting.
  • Demonstrate competencies and skills in preparation for taking a medical assistant national certification examination.

Required Core Courses (Credits: 28)

Course NumberCourse NameCreditsCost
Medical Assistant Core (Credits: 28)
TEMA 1010Introduction to Medical Assisting2$200
TEMA 1020Medical Office I2$200
TEMA 1030Medical Office II2$200
TEMA 1040Anatomy and Physiology4$400
TEMA 1050Pharmacology3$300
TEMA 1060Clinical Procedures2$200
TEMA 1083Medical Terminology for Medical Assistants2$200
TEMA 1225Assisting with Medical Specialties3$300
TEMA 1350Clinical Laboratory and Patient Care Procedures4$400
TEMA 1900Medical Assistant Externship I2$200
TEMA 1910Medical Assistant Externship II2$200

Background Check and Drug Testing聽聽

  • All students must complete a background check and a random drug test.聽
  • You need a Social Security Number to do the background check.聽
  • Criminal charges from the last 7 years will show up. In Utah, juvenile records are not sealed.聽聽
  • You must complete hands-on training at a job site to finish the program. A criminal record or positive drug test could prevent that.聽
  • If you can鈥檛 finish your program because of your background or a positive drug test, no refunds will be given.聽
  • If you have a criminal record, talk to the Program Coordinator before you enroll.聽

Vaccination Information:聽

  • The program requires鈥痟ands-on training at a job site.鈥�
  • Job sites may ask students to get the COVID-19 vaccine鈥痓efore placement.聽聽
  • If you have questions, please talk to your鈥疨rogram Coordinator.聽
Lori Jensen

Lori is the Coordinator for the Medical Assistant program. A certified medical assistant with over 20 years of healthcare experience, she holds an associate鈥檚 degree and has spent the past decade managing a busy multispecialty practice. Her expertise includes clinical operations, team leadership, staff development, and patient care. She is committed to preparing students for successful careers through hands-on training and real-world experience.

lori.jensen@otech.edu

801-627-8445

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