Medical Assisting

Medical Assisting
Instructors: Mr. Ethan Eberts and Ms. Savannah Williams
Ready to work in the healthcare field? Gain hands-on learning in a field that is a high-priority occupation in Pennsylvania. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that demand for medical assistants will grow by 15% through 2033. Perform clinical tasks while working in a variety of healthcare settings, including private practices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities. Make a difference while learning in a small classroom setting through hands-on training. This program prepares students to sit for the NHA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 pm- 9 pm at STC North Campus, located at 101 Technology Drive, Frackville. Offered in January and July.
Next class starts January 5, 2027, and concludes December 23, 2027. The application deadline is December 8, 2026.
Ready to Enroll?
- Click on the "Apply Now" button
- Enter your information.
- Select a program of study with the corresponding start date.
- Pay the $40 non-refundable admissions fee. Please note that failure to pay the fee will result in not being placed on the roster.
- Unless you are applying for the Practical Nursing program, please select “Not applying for the LPN program” under the “TEAS Test Date Requested” dropbox.
- Hit Submit.
- We will confirm your acceptance via email and share information on the next steps, including how to apply for Financial Aid.
If you have any questions, call us at (570) 874-1412.
Watch our video to hear firsthand about our students' experience at STC.
Please click on the Tuition Button to see the cost of Tuition. Financial Aid is available.
Please click Program Calendars for Class Start/End dates.
| Schuylkill Technology Center North Campus |
101 Technology Dr. |
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Tuesday & Thursday |
4:00-9:00 PM, Virtual 3 hours per week |
| Course Length | 12 months |
| Course Hours | Comprised of four 150-hour terms. A student can take the entire 600 hours or 150 hours at a time. |
| Course Credits | 45 |
Theory & Skills
- Medical Orientation
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Law & Ethics
- Pharmacology
- Medical Assisting Principles
- Emergency Procedures
- Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures
Medical Orientation
Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Law & Ethics
Pharmacology
Medical Assisting Principles
Emergency Procedures
Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures
For questions, contact Lori Kane at kanel@stcenters.org
