Medical Assistant
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Program Description
The Medical Assistant program trains students to provide medical office administrative
services and perform clinical duties under the supervision of physicians including
patient intake and care, routine diagnostic procedures and taking patient histories.
Medical assistants can work in ambulatory care settings such as physicians’ offices,
clinics and group practices.
Certifications
After completing the program, students are eligible to take the national recognized
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Medical Assistant Certification Exam.
While certification is not always required for employment, most employers require
certification within one year.
Award Options
Job Outlook
The forecast for employment opportunities for medical assistants is one of rapid growth
and is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations as the health care
industry expands. Helping to drive this growth is the increasing number of facilities
and group practices that need support personnel who can handle both administrative
and clinical duties. The average entry level salary for a medical assistant is $31,540
per year.
if needed.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
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its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy,
please contact Debora J. Sullivan, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator,
Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801,
563-336-3487, djsullivan@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights,
U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475,
Chicago, Illinois 60661-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.