Medical Assistant
Cecil College
North East, Maryland
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
900 hours (about 30 months)
Program Cost
Not available
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Sources
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.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
Annual
Monthly
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 Program equips students with administrative, clinical, and professional skills essential for roles in physician's offices or medical clinics. Students learn to schedule appointments, order supplies, take vital signs, draw blood, give injections, perform EKGs, bill insurance companies, and utilize electronic health records (EHR).
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative, clinical, and professional skills
- Scheduling appointments and ordering supplies
- Vital signs, blood drawing, injections, and EKGs
- Billing insurance companies and using EHR
Program Features:
- Accredited 900-hour curriculum
- Includes a 160-hour unpaid clinical externship
- Eligibility for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam
- Courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Psychology Essentials, and Medical Law & Ethics
Learning Outcomes:
- 92.86% job placement rate in 2021
- 75% retention rate
- 61.54% exam passage rate
- 85.71% graduate satisfaction rate
- Graduates secure employment as Medical Assistants or in related fields
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative, clinical, and professional skills
- Scheduling appointments and ordering supplies
- Vital signs, blood drawing, injections, and EKGs
- Billing insurance companies and using EHR
Program Features:
- Accredited 900-hour curriculum
- Includes a 160-hour unpaid clinical externship
- Eligibility for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam
- Courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Psychology Essentials, and Medical Law & Ethics
Learning Outcomes:
- 92.86% job placement rate in 2021
- 75% retention rate
- 61.54% exam passage rate
- 85.71% graduate satisfaction rate
- Graduates secure employment as Medical Assistants or in related fields
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Cecil College, located in North East, Maryland, is a community college offering a range of academic programs, including associate degrees and certificates. Established in 1968, the college serves a diverse student body with a focus on accessible education and workforce development.
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