Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant program prepares students to perform duties under direction of a physician/practitioner, including preparing examination rooms, taking vital signs, assisting in minor surgical procedures, giving injections, performing venipuncture, assisting in laboratory operations, performing urinalysis along with various other laboratory tests, assisting in radiological procedures and administering electrocardiograms. Medical assistants also learn to function in an administrative capacity, including patient communications, maintaining patient records, billing, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and processing insurance claims. Step into a career where your skills matter, your compassion counts, and every day brings a chance to make a real impact. A career as a medical assistant allows you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare by supporting doctors and healthcare teams. Unitech Training Academy’s Medical Assistant program provides hands-on education through labs, lectures, and clinical experience at partnered sites, equipping students to enter the workforce after graduation. This healthcare career path offers a rewarding role and growth potential as you contribute to the smooth operation of medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. Medical assistants are essential in supporting healthcare providers by performing tasks like preparing patients for examinations and procedures, managing patient records, and scheduling appointments. They ensure a seamless flow of care and administrative work in medical settings. You can start your training for this necessary and versatile healthcare role with Unitech! Offered at our six campuses across Louisiana, our Medical Assistant program prepares students for life after graduation. Read through the tabs to learn more about this program and see if it’s right for you. From patient care to professionalism—get everything you need to succeed as a medical assistant.

• GED or high school diploma required
• Hybrid class schedules
• Dedicated exam prep classes to ensure certification readiness
• Financial aid options available to those who qualify

Students throughout Louisiana can enroll in this hybrid program at campuses in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Houma, Lafayette, New Orleans, and West Monroe. Unitech’s Medical Assistant program gives you the skills and confidence to jumpstart your healthcare career. With hands-on training and real-world instruction, you’ll be ready to step into the field on day one. Our experienced instructors guide you through practical, career-focused lessons that help you stand out in the job market and succeed after graduation.

Whether you are considering a career change or are just starting out in the workforce, choosing Unitech for your healthcare education is the first step in your success story. Our Medical Assistant Program offers the opportunity to learn about patient care including the basic techniques, ethical considerations, and technical know-how that will aid our students throughout their healthcare careers. Learn from experienced instructors who have years of industry experience and enjoy creating an immersive experience through classroom lectures and hands-on labs.

In our Medical Assistant program, you'll combine classroom learning with the flexibility of online coursework, while gaining hands-on experience in our simulated labs. The program includes a clinical externship, giving you real-world experience before graduation. Throughout your journey, our instructors and career services team will support you from start to finish. You'll acquire the essential skills and practical experience to begin your healthcare career and set the foundation for a bright future in our Medical Assistant program. At Unitech Training Academy, you’re never just a number—and you’re never alone. No matter what program you’re in and whether you’re learning on campus in Louisiana or online across Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama, you’ll have real instructors, hands-on training, and a team that’s with you from day one. Our programs are designed to be efficient and focused, helping you build career-ready skills without wasting time. Unitech Training Academy was granted a license by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on April 24, 1997, beginning with one program, Certified Nursing Assistant. It is licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Regents and has been accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education since June 2003. Its main campus is in Lafayette, with branch campuses in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Houma, New Orleans and West Monroe.

Anyone interested in enrolling should contact the nearest campus to schedule an appointment. Requirements for admission:

• Be at least 17 years of age.
• Hold a valid high school diploma or equivalent (GED or valid home school credential).
• Successfully complete an admissions interview with appropriate personnel.
• Foreign high school credentials must be verified as equivalent to a U.S. high school credential by an agency approved by the institution.
• Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with official scores on TOEFL Essentials (8.5 or higher), TOEFL iBT (79 or higher), IELTS (6.5 or higher) or PTE Academic (53 or higher).

Online and hybrid students must have internet connectivity and a computer meeting the school’s requirements: preferably less than 5 years old, a valid email address, color monitor, speakers or headphones, 4 GB of RAM, 1 GB of free disk space, a broadband connection (DSL or cable recommended), the Chrome browser with cookies and JavaScript enabled and pop-up blocker off, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and word processing software (Microsoft Office preferred; OpenOffice and Google Docs are acceptable).

Catalog schedule. Day Session: Training will be delivered in-person from 8:30am until 1:30pm Monday through Thursday. In addition, a total of 5 hours of distance education must be completed between Friday and Sunday. Estimated time to completion: 9 months. Evening Session: Training will be delivered in-person from 5:30pm until 8:30pm Monday through Wednesday. In addition, a total of 11 hours of distance education must be completed between Thursday and Sunday. Estimated time to completion: 11.25 months.

By campus, the program page lists:

• Day (Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Houma, Lafayette, New Orleans, West Monroe): Monday-Thursday on campus - 8:30am-1:30pm; Fridays are virtual; 20 hours on campus, 5 hours virtual weekly; Can be completed in 9 months
• Evening (Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Houma, Lafayette, New Orleans, West Monroe): Monday-Wednesday on campus - 5:30pm-8:30pm; Thursdays & Fridays virtual; 9 hours on campus, 11 hours virtual weekly; Can be completed in less than 12 months

Campuses. Unitech’s Medical Assistant program is offered at the Alexandria, Houma, Lafayette, New Orleans, and West Monroe campuses.

Format. Unitech’s hybrid programs are offered at our six physical campuses across Louisiana, blending the structure of in-person learning with the flexibility of online coursework. Students attend campus 3 to 4 days a week, depending on whether they're in a day or evening program (evening availability may vary by campus), while virtual assignments and hours are completed independently and due each Sunday. The online portion of the program is designed to reinforce what you learn in class—helping you solidify your knowledge and apply it confidently in hands-on settings. With a structured schedule and instructor guidance, you’ll stay on track while building skills that translate directly into the real world.

Tuition: $15,495.00; registration: $150.00; lab equipment: $250.00; total: $15,895.00.

Career Services. Unitech provides career services for all graduates who seek employment. Services may include employment orientation before graduation (interviews, resumes, appointments, dress, appearance and applications), help with applications and employment forms, efforts to provide interviews with prospective employers, contacts with employers to identify job openings, and information about employment opportunities with local, state and federal agencies.

The program pages describe how Career Services works with students:

• Admissions Tours and Early Engagement: Career Services partners with Admissions during campus tours to introduce support resources such as resume help and job placement assistance.
• Orientation Presentation: during orientation, students learn how Career Services will support them throughout their program.
• Midpoint Assessment and Career Planning: around the program midpoint, students complete a career assessment that coordinators use to guide personalized planning.
• Resume Development: resume building begins 60 days before graduation, with templates and one-on-one support.
• Mock Interviews and Professionalism Coaching: before clinicals, students take part in mock interviews and receive feedback.
• Professional Seminars and Career Development: students attend four seminars on job readiness, professionalism, and workplace expectations.

Unitech Training Academy cannot guarantee or promise employment; however, reasonable efforts will be made to assist the student in securing employment. Who will be hired depends on the employer, who is influenced by factors such as training, character, attendance/punctuality, personality traits, appearance, work ethic, dependability, and the ability to easily converse with others.

A career as a medical assistant requires a solid foundation in healthcare knowledge and the ability to provide compassionate, efficient care to patients. Some of the key responsibilities you can expect to handle as a medical assistant include:

• Taking & recording patient vital signs
• Preparing patients for exams & procedures
• Assisting physicians during exams
• Administering medications & injections
• Managing patient records & scheduling appointments
• Performing basic lab tests & collecting specimens
• Handling patient inquiries & providing customer service

You’ll work side by side with doctors, nurses, and patients—strong communication is key. Medical assistants work in various settings, and duties may vary depending on the specific healthcare setting in which you work. The professional environments are endless, with private physician practices, specialized clinics, hospital settings, medical research institutions, and more locations all needing medical assistants as part of their staff.

Ready to launch your future in healthcare? Train today and take advantage of:

• A Rewarding Career: You’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on patient’s lives by providing essential care and support in medical settings.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Medical assistants can expand their skills and specialize in different areas of healthcare, offering numerous opportunities for growth and continued education.

You won’t just learn it—you’ll live it. As part of your training, you’ll complete an 80-hour externship at a local healthcare facility—applying your skills in a real clinical setting. It’s your chance to gain hands-on experience, build professional connections, and earn valuable references that can help open doors after graduation.

In Unitech’s Medical Assistant program, you’ll train to handle both clinical and administrative duties with confidence. From taking vital signs and running basic lab tests to scheduling appointments and managing patient records, you’ll work with the same tools and tech used in today’s medical offices. You’ll also learn how to provide compassionate, professional support to both patients and healthcare teams—so you’re ready to make a real impact from day one.

Orientation and support. All new students complete an orientation session before the start of class; orientations are conducted online and students are allotted two days to complete them. Instructors offer individualized tutoring on request, with before- and after-school assistance available.

Graduation. Candidates for graduation complete all program requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.00 within 1.5 times the standard program length, meet the minimum skill requirements, complete any required externship, return school property and fulfill all financial obligations. A diploma is awarded on completion.

Clinical rotation/externship. Clinical rotations/externships are an integral part of training in applicable programs and are subject to the same academic and attendance policies. Sites must be approved by Unitech, and some may require additional background checks, drug screens, TB tine, hepatitis vaccine and current CPR certification. Students must be prepared to travel; the school attempts to assign sites within a 60-mile radius, and students are required to attend 100% of required clinical hours.