Medical Assistant Certificate (MAC)
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.
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
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Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Tasks: Scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, billing, and completing insurance forms.
- Clinical Tasks: Taking medical histories, preparing patients for exams, measuring vital signs, performing tests, and giving injections.
- Management Tasks: Overseeing patient care, office personnel, and physician scheduling.
Program Features:
- Supervised Clinical Practice: Includes 160 hours of unpaid practicum experience.
- Certification Eligibility: Successful completion allows students to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination.
- Accreditation: Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, meeting industry standards.
- Career Outlook: Graduates can work in physicians’ offices, with a projected 29% employment growth through 2022 and a median annual salary of $36,833.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs across multiple fields, including health, business, engineering, and information technologies. The institution focuses on providing accessible education and workforce development, preparing students for employment or further education. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, Cincinnati State partners with local industries to offer co-op and internship opportunities.
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