Lansing Community College

Admission for Fall 2026

Transfer Transcript Deadline:
Application Deadline: July 23

Date revised: 2/9/2026

Program Information

The Medical Assistant (MEDA) program admits once a year and starts every Fall semester. Seats in this program are limited. Applications open on March 1st and are due July 23rd. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as enrollment is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

LCC’s MEDA Program is recognized by the American Medical Technologist (AMT) Association. The AMT offers the Registered Medical Assistant exam which students are eligible for upon successful completion of the program. For more information on this program and career, visit LCC’s Community Health Services Education program page.

Those admitted to the MEDA program are required to attend a mandatory orientation held in July. Specifics will be given upon admission.

Application Deadline Number of Students Admitted Annually Program Duration
(once admitted)		 Program Format
July 23 24 1 year
(3 consecutive semesters)		 In-Person

Application Process

You must be an LCC student to be eligible for this program. Admission into the college does not guarantee entrance into the Medical Assistant (MEDA) program. Submit the online MEDA application to secure your seat in the program. Applications open on March 1st each year. For questions, email the program support, Keiston Wirick, at wirickg@star.lcc.edu.

  1. Apply to LCC

  2. Transfer Students*

    • Have ALL of your previous colleges send official transcripts directly to LCC’s Registrar’s Office. Courses must transfer into LCC as the exact class to satisfy an admission requirement.
    • Find out where to send your transcripts and how your classes will transfer to LCC using the Equivalencies webpage. Students submitting non-US transcripts for credit transfer evaluation should request a credit evaluation report to be sent directly to LCC Registrar’s Office.

  3. Meet with Academic Advisor for Course Planning

    Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor. Academic Advisors are available in the Gannon building StarZone. The lead health careers advisors are Eric Bennett, Matt Boeve, and Angela Kuhlman.
    *To get the most out of your appointment, ALL transfer transcripts and placement levels should be on record with LCC prior to meeting with an advisor.

  4. Complete Admissions Requirements

    See Admissions Requirements below.

  5. Submit Medical Assistant Application
    Applications are accepted March 1st – July 23rd. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as enrollment is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
    MEDA Application

Check out LCC’s Academic Calendars for important semester dates and deadlines.

Admission Requirements

Students must meet all of the following requirements to be considered for the MEDA program.

Admission Requirements
18 years of age or older
A high school graduate or GED equivalent
Reading Level 5
Writing Level 4
Math Skills Level 10 (College-Ready with Support)
ICHAT background check approval*
Attendance at a Program Orientation*
Admission Requirements Notes
  1. Due to the nature of legal requirements of some of our clinical partners, this program requires a minimum age of 18; please inquire with the program director before registering for classes to ensure that you will be able to proceed with all program requirements. For age verification, candidates must attach a copy of their Michigan Identification Card (Driver’s license) to their MA application.
  2. Proof of High School diploma or GED must be attached to MA application.
  3. Instructions to complete an ICHAT background check will be given upon review of the candidates MA Application; do not complete this prior to being instructed to by an MA administrator. For information on criminal records that will prevent admission, check out the “Criminal Background Check” section of this guide.
  4. Once an MA application is submitted, candidates will receive dates for the program orientation. Those admitted to the MEDA program are required to attend a mandatory orientation to start the program. Orientation typically occurs early August. ICHAT background checks must be completed prior to attending this.

*Completed after application is submitted & department approval is given

Program Layout

The Medical Assistant program begins during LCC’s Fall semester (August) and is 1-year long. Lectures and labs occur on LCC’s Downtown Lansing campus. Classes are offered on weekdays; lectures and labs do not run on the weekend. The 3rd semester (Summer) consists of one online course and a Practicum Immersion. In the Practicum Immersion, the student is placed at an ambulatory care center and is required to complete 160 hours of supervised time working as a student medical assistant, along with completing other coursework. Practicum sites are within a 200-mile radius of downtown Lansing. The student is responsible for transportation (and associated cost) to the site where they are placed.

Upon successful completion of the MEDA program, students will earn a Certificate of Achievement for Medical Assistant. Students are then eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant exam to become nationally credentialed.

Below is the course layout by semester:

Semester 1

Course Minimum Grade Required Credits Billing Hours
MEDA 110A 2.5 2.5 2.5
MEDA 110B 2.5 2.5 2.5
MEDA 135 2 2 2
MEDA 156A 2.5 3.5 5.5
MEDA 156B 2.5 3.5 5.5

Semester 2

Course Minimum Grade Required Credits Billing Hours
MEDA 126A 2.5 2.5 3
MEDA 126B 2.5 2.5 3
MEDA 145 2.5 2 2
MEDA 166 2.5 5 7
NCHE 102 (*CPR Course) Pass 0 (non-credit) 0 - This has a flat-fee not covered by financial aid.

Semester 3

Course Minimum Grade Required Credits Billing Hours
MEDA 175 2.5 3 3
MEDA 177A 2.5 1 1
MEDA 177B 2.5 2 2

*CPR Course: Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS) is required by the 2nd semester of the program. Acceptable are American Heart Association/Health Care Provider or American Red Cross/Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification or NCHE 102-CPR for Health Care Professionals.

Please be advised that all verbal, written, and patient care are delivered in English.

A complete program pathway, including course layout and recommended course sequence, is available on the college’s Degree and Certificate Program Pathways page.

Program Cost

The approximate cost in 2025-2026 for a Medical Assistant student who receives in-district tuition rates is $9,836; this includes tuition rates, fees, supplies, and textbooks. For a detailed cost sheet, including tuition rates for all residencies, visit the Medical Assistant section on the HHS Advising Guides page. For more information on tuition rates, visit LCC’s Tuition & Costs page.

The fee for the Registered Medical Assistant exam is $150 which includes one year membership in the American Medical Technologists Association (AMTA).

Program Cost

Criminal Background Check

In order for this program to be in compliance with Michigan Public Act 26 of 2006, a Criminal Background investigation is required for all students. Directions for completing a Background Check will be given after submitting the program application. Please note digital fingerprinting may be required by the State of Michigan at the time of application for career licensure. To comply with State and Federal statutes, admission to this program will be denied for any of the following:

  • Any felony conviction within 15 years + three years’ probation prior to application.
  • Any misdemeanor within ten years prior to application that involved or is similar to the following:
    • Abuse, neglect, assault, battery
    • Criminal sexual conduct
    • Fraud or theft against a vulnerable adult (as defined by the Michigan penal code)

It is the student’s responsibility – prior to pursuing the program – to know whether they are prohibited from providing clinical services.

The Michigan Workforce Background Check Program provides detailed information regarding the types of crimes and their implications to employment suitability in health care facilities and agencies.

Any student who has been charged with a felony or a misdemeanor crime after admission to the program must contact the Program Director within 72 hours of the charge. Students convicted of certain crime(s) may become ineligible for clinical/externship privileges and/or professional certification/licensure, and therefore, may be dismissed from the Program.

Environmental Conditions - Standard Precautions

Applicants must be aware students in this program and profession will be exposed to blood, body tissues, and fluids. There is the potential of exposure to electrical hazards, hazardous waste materials, radiation, poisonous substances, chemicals, loud or unpleasant noises and high stress emergency situations. Students enrolled in this program and career path are at risk for exposure to blood and body fluids and transmission of blood-borne and other infectious diseases, including HIV. The Americans with Disabilities Act forbids discrimination against patients with infectious diseases; therefore, students are required to treat all patients assigned, regardless of the disease-state of the patient. Standard precautions must be followed when treating each patient.

Immunizations and Clinical Requirements

Applicants admitted to this program are required to present evidence from a licensed healthcare provider that they have completed ALL of the following immunizations.

  • Covid**
  • Hepatitis B
  • Influenza (flu)**
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
  • Tdap
  • Varicella

Admitted applicants must also provide the following documentation:

  • TB test results showing they are free from infection
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (healthcare provider)
  • A physical from a licensed healthcare provider
  • Negative results of a 10-Panel Drug screen
  • Results of a Background Check

These requirements are in accordance with professional standards and third-party clinical site requirements. Students are responsible for the cost associated with obtaining immunizations, physicals, BLS certification, and any other items relating to clinical eligibility. Clinical hours must be completed in-full in order to successfully complete this program as mandated by the program’s accrediting body and/or professional licensure/certification governances. Students who have not met all of the required clinical requirements, including vaccinations, are not eligible to participate in this program.

Applicants should be aware some vaccinations require a series of injections. In these instances, the entire series must be complete to participate in clinical activities. Titer results showing immunity are accepted for some of the vaccinations in lieu of proof of immunization. For most students the easiest way to verify your current vaccination status is to visit the Michigan Immunization Portal and access your State of Michigan immunization record from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR). Students are encouraged to consult with their healthcare provider before starting the program to ensure they can meet these immunization and physical requirements.

More information about these requirements and how to submit them will be provided at the program orientation that occurs after admission decisions are made; do not submit these documents prior to being instructed to do so by program administration. Contact the Program Director for questions regarding clinical requirements.

Allergies

Latex sensitivity and allergy has grown as a health care concern in recent years. Beginning one’s professional life with a latex allergy presents unique problems because of the increased need to don gloves in both medical and non-medical settings, and unavoidable direct contact with products containing latex rubber (gloves, syringes, tubing, etc.), or by inhaling powder from latex gloves. Applicants with latex sensitivity and allergy are therefore encouraged to consult with their primary care physician to ensure their health and safety while participating in the program.

Insurance

Be aware Lansing Community College does not provide accident and health insurance coverage for students. The College provides liability insurance coverage for students in practicum for injuries and damages they cause to others. It does not cover injuries students sustain as a result of their own actions. Students must use personal funds or personal medical insurance as a primary medical coverage payment if accident or injury occurs or if emergency treatment is required.

Chosen/Preferred Name

LCC has adopted a policy providing all members of the campus community the opportunity to use their chosen or preferred name in records and communications across the campus. A chosen/preferred name refers to a first name which is different than the legal first name. Students may request this option via their LCC profile. The student's Chosen/Preferred Name may be used in many contexts, including class rosters, ID Cards (by request), Desire to Learn (D2L) course sites, and more. However, LCC is legally required to use a student's Legal Name for some things. This includes at all clinical and externship sites, on immunization and medical records, official transcripts, diplomas, financial aid records, and more.

Contact Selective Admissions

Questions about the application process and/or about your application status, should go to:
Selective Admissions selective_admissions@star.lcc.edu