Medical Assisting Program Clinical Requirements

Students must pass a criminal background check and drug screen before beginning medical assisting coursework.

Because LCC must comply with health care agency requirements, a positive finding in a background check or drug screen may exclude the student from enrolling or Medical Assisting. Some crimes disqualify a person from giving patient care. Clinical agencies retain the right to refuse placement to student with a history of certain offenses.

For additional information see Disqualifying Crimes.

Medical Assisting students must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to entry to the program. Fully vaccinated is defined by the CDC as 2 weeks following the second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer (3 weeks between doses) or Moderna (4 weeks between doses) vaccines, or 2 weeks after the single-dose Johnson & Johnson Janssen vaccine. To find a free vaccine near you, visit Vaccine Finder.

Current Medical Assisting students who have begun the program must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to beginning clinical courses.

Students must also provide the following documentation prior to registering. Expenses are the responsibility of the student.

• Selected immunizations
• Social Security card
• Current First Aid card
• Healthcare Provider CPR card (American Heart Association)

For specific degree requirements click the above button. Select the 'Medical Assisting' tab, then click on the Degree Requirements for the degree or certificate you are interested in.