Medical Assisting
Area of Study: Medical Assisting
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science Degree/Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting
Academic School: Nursing and Health Professions
About Medical Assisting
Medical assistants (MA) perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep physicians' offices and clinics running smoothly.
Administrative Duties
- Coordinate billing
- Greet patients
- Handle correspondence
- Schedule appointments
- Update medical records
Clinical Duties
- Assist doctor during appointments
- Perform basic laboratory tests
- Prepare patients for examination
- Take a patient's medical history
- Other responsibilities as assigned
This multi-skilled professional is in high demand, as there is a predicted surge in the number of physicians' offices and outpatient care facilities due to technological advancements and the growing number of elderly Americans needing medical treatment. Trends also show a shift in health care toward a more ambulatory environment, and a Certified Medical Assistant will be required for this environment.
OUTCOME: The Medical Assisting Program at Cuyahoga Community College has a five-year average retention rate of 73% for the years 2018-2022. Several support services are available to students to complete the program successfully.
OUTCOME: The Medical Assisting Program at Cuyahoga Community College has a five-year average of 74% for job placement for the years 2018-2022. There are several support services to assist in job placement.
OUTCOME: The Medical Assisting Program at Cuyahoga Community College has a five-year average certification exam passage rate of 68% for the years 2018-2022.
OUTCOME: The Medical Assisting Program at Cuyahoga Community College has a five-year average Graduate and Employer Satisfaction rate of 100% for the years 2018-2022.
Upon completing the coursework program, a student must complete 160 hours of a supervised, non-paid practicum for program completion.
Medical Assisting (MA) Program
Program Highlights
- Transferable skills to enter health care profession
- Eligibility to receive prestigious CMA (AAMA) gold-standard credential offered by the AAMA
- Nationally recognized and accredited program
- Full- or part-time course scheduling
- Enrollment openings and scholarships for eligible students
- Preparation to make a difference in the lives of others
Program Topics
| Administrative procedures | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation | Clinical medical assisting | Human biology |
| Medical office laboratory procedures | Medical terminology | Nutrition | Phlebotomy/blood collection |
| Physician office coding | Reimbursement for physician services |
Job Titles/Categories
| Certified medical assistant | Medical assistant – ambulatory care facility office |
Medical assistant – medical office |
Medical assistant – outpatient care facility |
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Medical assistant – physician office |
Patient liaison | Patient-centered medical home team member |
Career Outlook
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