MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Center Campus

The Medical Assistant program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and abilities to assist physicians in rendering professional services to patients. Employment may be available in private offices, clinics, hospitals, and federal and public health facilities.

The Medical Assistant Certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) located at 1361 Park St, Clearwater, FL 33756, upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). CAAHEP's phone number is 727.210.2350, and their website is www.caahep.org. AAMA can be reached at 1.800.228.2262 and their website is www.aama-ntl.org.

Students graduating from the Medical Assistant Certificate program are qualified to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistant's (AAMA) National Certification exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant [CMA (AAMA)]. The CMA (AAMA) credential is awarded to candidates who have successfully completed the CMA (AAMA) examination administered by the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Like other professional designations, the CMA (AAMA) credential is evidence of competence in a demanding field. Certified Medical Assistants [CMA (AAMA)] may benefit from broader career advancement opportunities and job security.

All students must apply for their certificate and/or degree and submit the application form to Enrollment Services during the semester the certificate or degree will be earned.

Additional expenses to be met by the student are: (1) a health history and physical examination including diagnostic testing, drug screening, and immunizations; (2) uniforms; (3) a wristwatch with a second hand; (4) stethoscope and blood pressure cuff; (5) CPR for the professional rescuer and Standard First Aid certification; (6) hospitalization insurance as neither the hospital nor the college insures the student against accidents or illnesses, and (7) professional liability insurance (highly recommended) during clinicals and externship.

Medical Assistant Program Coordinator Delena Kay Austin can be reached at 586.286.2194 or email austind@macomb.edu.

NOTE:  Students must achieve an acceptable mathematics and reading placement score in order to enter the Medical Assistant program.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 67 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

NOTES

Students in the Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant program must achieve grade "C" or better in each course listed below for retention in the program.

Students in the Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant program must achieve grade "Pass" in each course listed below for retention in the program.

B. Arts and Sciences Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

• Group I requirement is met by successfully completing ENGL-1180 or ENGL-1210.
• Group II requirement is met by successfully completing BIOL-1400.
• Group III requirement is met by successfully completing PSYC-1010.
• Group IV requirement is met by completing the recommended course PHIL-2100 or HUMN-1700.
• Group V requirement is met by successfully completing PHED-2076.

C. Elective Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 sem hrs

D. Certificate Option

Certificate in Medical Assistant

NOTES

Students in the Medical Assistant Certificate program must achieve grade "C" or better in each course listed below for retention in the program.

Students in the Medical Assistant Certificate program must achieve grade "Pass" in each course listed below for retention in the program.

Gainful Employment Program Disclosure