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Medical Assisting

COURSE NUMBER: HLTH5800

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Finding employment in healthcare can be difficult if you don’t have training or experience. Leeward CC now offers a Medical
Assisting Program designed to get you started, and features preparation/ testing fees for multiple credentials to give you a
well-rounded skillset. Our standards are aligned with national certifications and our evening/weekend schedule is made to
accommodate those who may be working or going to school during the day.

As a Medical Assistant you may pursue a rewarding career in a number of settings, including: family and internal
medicine clinics, hospitals, pain centers, and a variety of specialty areas.

This is a 784 hours course in medical assisting that includes basic skills and knowledge for entry level employment. 

Course Schedule

Online registration is for debit/credit card purchase only. For other payments, use Standard Registration.

Click on a course section to see dates and to add to your cart. Course details and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. For future course schedules, you may also contact our office. View “contact and information” section in the Course Details.

HLTH5800-0804 MWTh Hybrid

Dates: 04 Aug 2025 to 30 Mar 2026
Days: M,W,Th
Times: 5:30PM to 9:30PM
Days: M,W,Th
Times: 5:30PM to 9:30PM

Contact Hours: 720.0
Location: Leeward Community College
Course Fee(s): $8000


This is a Hybrid class, classes will meet in-person and online. Classes will meet every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 5:30pm - 9:30pm (08/04/2025 - 03/30/2026).  Class will be on break for the holiday season from 12/19/2025-01/04/2026, class will resume on 01/05/2026.  

Course Details

The graduate of this course is able to:

  1. Apply entry-level medical assisting skills and knowledge at a medical facility.
  2. Use appropriate medical terminology while engaging in patient care.
  3. Provide patient care and coordination of services.
  4. Communicate appropriately and effectively with patient and co-workers.
  1. High School Completion
  2. SAT/ACT 11th grade level math and reading or college transcript
  3. Basic computer skills
  4. Completed Leeward CC Physical Examination Clearance Form.
  5. Proof of 2-Step TB test completed within the last six months.
  6. Proof of MMR vaccination (titer is acceptable).
  7. Proof of Hep B series vaccination (titer is acceptable).
  8. Copy of you photo ID
  9. Current Criminal Abstract (https://ecrim.ehawaii.gov) (abstract needs to be submitted within 30 days of issuance).

Individuals interested in the Medical Assisting training program must apply and meet all requirements prior to registering for a class.

Registration is based on the order of COMPLETED APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, FIRST TO QUALIFY AND SECURE TUITION PAYMENT.

STEP 1: Prepare all your documents.

Go to the “Eligibility Requirements” tab above and prepare all the necessary paperwork.

STEP 2: Submit documents.

You can either mail or hand carry documents containing personal information.

Otherwise, all documents may be emailed to workdev@hawaii.edu. It is preferred to have all documents sent in one email to allow for faster processing.

STEP 3: Submit payment and register.

Once all of your documents have been approved and your application has been accepted, please submit payment.

Payment can be made in the form of a check, cash, or debit/credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

If agencies are paying on behalf of students, please submit the Agency Authorization Form.

Patrick Leddy 
Workforce Development Coordinator
psleddy@hawaii.edu

For assistance call our office at 455-0477.