
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
- Diploma
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.
