Medical Assistant Certificate
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, Michigan
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
3-3.5 years
Program Cost
Not available
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The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
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Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
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Financial Outcomes
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Median Debt
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assistant Certificate Program equips students with essential skills in both administrative and clinical duties. Students learn to schedule appointments, maintain medical records, handle billing and coding for insurance purposes, take vital signs, record medical histories, prepare patients for examination, draw blood, and administer medications. The program offers accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and eligibility for Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examinations. Students are required to complete a 160-hour supervised practicum to receive credit. Graduates report high satisfaction in meeting competencies, with a 100% pass rate in national certification exams.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Muskegon Community College, located in Muskegon, Michigan, offers a range of associate degrees and certificate programs aimed at providing students with foundational skills for either entering the workforce or pursuing further education. The college is known for its small class sizes and commitment to student success through support services and community engagement opportunities.
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