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
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.