Medical Assisting Program | Union Centre Institute

Professional Certification Program

Medical Assisting

Since 2021, Union Centre Institute has been preparing aspiring medical assistants throughout the Greater Cincinnati area with career-focused education and hands-on clinical training. Our Medical Assisting Program equips students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide exceptional patient care while supporting physicians and healthcare teams in a variety
of medical settings.

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Duration

21 Weeks (hybrid)

Next Start

Coming Soon Beginning 2027
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Program Highlights

21 Weeks

600 Clock Hours

An intensive 21-week hybrid program of online lecture, hands-on lab, and externship.

Hands-On Lab Training

210 Lab Hours

Extensive clinical skill and provider-assistance drills in our large room lab suite.

Real-World Externship

90 Hour Placement

90 hours in professional medical environments before formal graduation.

NHA Certification

In-House Board Testing

Your NHA national exam fee is included, with testing right here at Union Centre Institute.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our structured program covers everything you need to become a confident, certified medical assistant

Course Curriculum Format & Materials

21 Weeks · 600 Clock Hours · Lecture, Lab & Externship

Foundations & Sciences

Weeks 1-7

Anatomy, physiology & body systems
Medical terminology & abbreviations
Infection control & safety
HIPAA, ethics & medical law
Patient communication & professionalism
Documentation & charting basics

Clinical Competencies

Weeks 8-15

Vital signs & patient assessment
Assisting with exams & procedures
Pharmacology & medication administration
Phlebotomy & specimen collection
EKG & cardiovascular testing
Sterile technique & minor surgical assisting

Administrative, Externship & Certification

Weeks 16-21

Scheduling, records & EHR
Insurance, billing & coding
Front office & practice management
90-hour real-world externship
NHA exam review & prep
In-house national board testing

Hybrid Delivery · In-House NHA Testing · Externship Included

Delivery Format

Hybrid Model

300 hours online lecture
210 hours in-house lab
90 hours real-world externship
Labs Tue & Thu, 4:00 to 9:00 PM
10 lab hours per week for 21 weeks
Externship in professional medical settings

Required Materials

Included with Tuition

Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals, 3rd Edition
Sherpath adaptive learning suite
Interactive modules & vocabulary mapping
Quizzes linked to the Kinn's curriculum
NHA practice exam & study guide
Adaptive review benchmarks

Certification & Investment

$16,334 Per Student

NHA national certification exam
Exam registration voucher included
All Sherpath & Kinn's licenses
In-house testing at Union Centre Institute
Full lecture, lab & externship access
One all-inclusive tuition, no add-ons

Essential Skills You'll Learn

Vital Signs Phlebotomy EKG Testing Medication Administration Specimen Collection Patient Assessment Sterile Technique Electronic Health Records Billing & Coding Infection Control Patient Communication Medical Terminology

Your Career. Your Future.

Medical assisting provides a versatile foundation for careers across healthcare. Many medical assistants expand their knowledge through additional certifications, experience, and education to pursue a variety of clinical and allied health careers.

Medical Assistant

Provide both clinical and administrative support in physician offices, specialty practices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare settings.

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Many medical assistants pursue additional training to provide expanded hands-on patient care in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and acute care facilities.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

With additional education, professionals may specialize in diagnostic ultrasound imaging while working alongside physicians in hospitals, imaging centers, and specialty practices.

Nursing

Medical assisting experience provides a strong clinical foundation for individuals who continue their education to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), or pursue other nursing careers.

Student Success Stories

    
 
 
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   Jeanette Simpson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I enjoyed the Dental Assistant Academy program I learned alot about the mouth that I didn't know,also the teachers is awesome with alot of respect and love for the students they make sure your not left behind and if your struggling they definitely give you helping hand and will provide more time after class to make sure you understand and may have questions you didn't ask during the class. They make you feel like family and you will enjoy and love everything that comes with the dental assistant.
  
 
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   Kayla Peebles 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. DAA is a great program! In just 10 weeks I learned the basics of dental assisting and orthodontics and finished with my certificate of completing the program and my radiographer license! 2 weeks before I finished the program I was hired on at a great orthodontics office ! I have been there for over 6 months now and love it! It’s never too late to change your life! The instructors and katie the director are very helpful and take their time to personally help you anyway you need them! 10/10 recommend!!!
  
 
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   Maxine Mitchell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It took me 10 weeks to get my certificate and the instructors was awesome. I’m glad I attended DAA on colerain
  
 
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   mo Tyler 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was able to be a part of the Kenwood Dental Location! The ladies were awesome. Logan, Stephanie, and Katie did a great job instructing. I would definitely recommend friends to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Medical Assisting program?

The program runs 21 weeks and covers 600 total clock hours: 300 hours of online lecture, 210 hours of in-house lab, and a 90-hour real-world externship.

When do classes meet?

It's a hybrid format. The lecture portion is studied online through curriculum dashboards on a flexible schedule, while the hands-on labs meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 9:00 PM for all 21 weeks. That's 5 hours per lab day, 10 hours per week, totaling 210 in-house training hours. The final 90 hours move into a professional externship setting.

How much is tuition and what does it cover?

Tuition is $16,334 per student, all-inclusive. That covers all 600 lecture, lab, and externship hours, every Sherpath and Kinn's license and software key, the NHA practice exam and study guide, and the NHA national certification exam fee.

What certification will I earn?

The program prepares you for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) medical assisting credential. Your exam registration voucher is included, and you sit for the national board exam right here in the testing labs at Union Centre Institute, with no travel required.

What books and materials do I need?

Everything is included when you register. You get Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, full access to the Sherpath adaptive learning suite with interactive modules and quizzes linked to the Kinn's text, and the NHA practice exam and study guide bundle.

Do I need prior medical experience to enroll?

No prior healthcare experience is required. This is a comprehensive, immersive track that builds from foundational anatomy and terminology through full clinical and administrative competencies, hands-on lab practice, and a real-world externship.

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