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Medical Assistant (MA)

About Medical Assistant (MA)

This program prepares students for certification as a medical assistant (CCMA) through the National Health Association. Primarily in an ambulatory setting (medical office, clinic, urgent care center), medical assistants support both clinical and office duties by assisting physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The program consists of: academics, skill building, potential clinical placement and certification opportunities.

Our learning environment simulates real medical office space and procedures where students will learn how to assist in a complete physical exam, perform vital signs prepare and administer medications, assist in minor surgery, collect blood and other specimens, perform laboratory and other diagnostic tests, and prepare and maintain a clean, safe environment.

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Program Highlights

Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) MA certification opens valuable career opportunities and even credit equivalencies at some colleges

Learn a Range of Procedures Our labs simulate a real medical office where you'll learn how to assist in physical exams, collect blood, assist in minor surgery and more

Earn College Credit Articulated credit with local colleges is available to eligible students who complete this program. Talk with your school counselor and instructor for more details.