
Medical Assistant
In this program, you will learn anatomy and physiology, medical office procedures, diagnostic procedures and laboratory procedures, including urinalysis, hematology, microbiology and blood chemistry. You will learn how to complete medical insurance forms; calculate, prepare and administer pharmaceuticals; and practice the basic skills of phlebotomy, as you prepare to assist physicians and health care providers, including physician assistants and nurse practitioners, in medical facilities and clinics. The minimum expectation is to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
The program prepares you to be eligible to take the CMA (AAMA) certification examination to become a Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) or CMA (AAMA).
Program Outcomes:
Five-year Graduate Survey Satisfaction is 100%
Five-year Employer Survey Satisfaction is 100%
Five-year CMA (AAMA) pass rate 83.4%
Five-year Retention is 77.11%
Top 3 Reasons to Choose Macomb for Medical Assistant
- The five-year satisfaction rate of both graduates and employers in this program was 100% in the most recent survey
- Learn from faculty with real-world experience
- More than 190 private and transfer scholarships available
Medical Assistant Courses at Macomb
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Career Opportunities in Medical Assistant
With an Associate of Applied Science Degree or Certificate in Medical Assistant, you will be qualified for positions that include medical assistant or clinical office assistant.
Transfer Pathways
The credits earned in this program transfer to many colleges and universities in Michigan and can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree.
If you intend to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree, speak with a Macomb counselor or academic advisor as soon as possible after you have applied to Macomb to plan the best pathway.
Accreditation
The Medical Assistant Certificate Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: 727.210.2350
Website: www.caahep.org
How do I find out more about Macomb’s Medical Assistant Program?
For more information, contact the program coordinator: Professor Donna Domanke-Nuytten, 586.226.4708.
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