Fletcher Technical Community College · Schriever, Louisiana

VSL Medical Assistant at Fletcher Technical Community College

Non-credit trainingHybrid

What Should You Know About VSL Medical Assistant at Fletcher Technical Community College?

VSL Medical Assistant is a medical assisting training at Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever, Louisiana, offered hybrid. It takes 22 weeks. Externship: weeks 21-22: clinical preceptorships in physician offices, clinics and hospitals, 40 hours/week. Cost: $2,012 total.

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Cost
$2,012published total, 2026-27
Length
22 wk22 weeks
Externship
40 hours

How VSL Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Non-credit training
Format
Hybrid
Length
22 weeks
Externship
Weeks 21-22: clinical preceptorships in physician offices, clinics and hospitals, 40 hours/week
Start dates
September 2, 2026; January 25, 2027

Admission and Certification at Fletcher Technical Community College

Admission requirements
High school diploma/GED/HiSET (or within 12 months); age 18 by clinical start; clear Louisiana State Police background check; TABE level 4, ACT 18/18, Accuplacer or college English/math credit; drug screen, immunizations, health insurance

What Fletcher Technical Community College's Medical Assisting Training Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$2,012 tuition plus program-specific costs; not FAFSA eligible2026-27. Source: fletcher.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$2,012The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Fletcher Technical Community College training costs you after aid

From fletcher.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How VSL Medical Assistant Compares

  • Its published total of $2,012 is below the median of $5,040 across 12 priced non-credit training programs on this site (1st lowest).
  • At 22 weeks it is shorter than the 26-week median for non-credit training programs.
  • Its 40-hour externship compares with a median of 160 hours among non-credit training programs that state hours.

Is VSL Medical Assistant at Fletcher Technical Community College Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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VSL Medical Assistant at Fletcher Technical Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does VSL Medical Assistant at Fletcher Technical Community College Cost?

$2,012 tuition plus program-specific costs; not FAFSA eligible (2026-27).

How Long Is VSL Medical Assistant at Fletcher Technical Community College?

22 weeks, according to the school's program page.

Is VSL Medical Assistant at Fletcher Technical Community College Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

Can You Take VSL Medical Assistant at Fletcher Technical Community College Online?

Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.

What Do You Need to Apply to VSL Medical Assistant?

High school diploma/GED/HiSET (or within 12 months); age 18 by clinical start; clear Louisiana State Police background check; TABE level 4, ACT 18/18, Accuplacer or college English/math credit; drug screen, immunizations, health insurance.

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Sources

  1. fletcher.edu: VSL Medical Assistant program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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