Erie Community College Medical Assisting, A.A.S. Williamsville, New York

The Medical Assisting program at Erie Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum to equip students with administrative and clinical skills essential for roles in health care settings.

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Key Skills Taught:

• Administrative tasks such as managing medical records and insurance forms
• Clinical duties including recording vital signs and preparing patients for examinations
• Laboratory work involving specimen collection and preparation
• Front desk responsibilities like answering calls, scheduling appointments, and billing

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Program Features:

• Curriculum covers anatomy/physiology, clinical microbiology, psychology, and medical terminology
• Includes a 160-hour supervised practicum in a physician's office for practical experience
• Prepares students for the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification exam

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Admission Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 85% grade in high school biology or equivalent course
• College GPA of 2.5
• Completion of developmental English and math courses

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Graduation Requirements:

• Completion of all Medical Assisting courses within four years
• Overall GPA of 2.0 with a minimum grade of "C" in Medical Assisting courses

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Program Competencies:

• Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in administrative and clinical tasks
• Competencies include appointment scheduling, patient education, laboratory techniques, and professional conduct standards

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Program Effectiveness:

• Graduates can take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) AAMA certification exam
• Aims for a >60% pass rate on the CMA exam as per the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

The program length for the Medical Assisting Associate degree at SUNY Erie Community College is 2 years and required 62 degree credits to complete.

Erie Community College (ECC) is a state university in Buffalo, New York, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.