Eastern Maine Community College Medical Assistant Bangor, Maine

The Medical Assistant program at Eastern Maine Community College equips students with the necessary skills to work in ambulatory health care settings such as physicians' offices, clinics, and group practices. The program provides hands-on training in basic and advanced medical assistant skills, following the guidelines set by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) national certification exam, and the program holds accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

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Skills Taught:

• Performing administrative and clinical procedures
• Comprehensive training in medical assistant competencies
• Preparation for the CMA certification exam

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For more information, contact program chair Barbara Marchelletta at bmarchelletta@emcc.edu.

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Program Outcomes:

• Successful completion prepares graduates to become Certified Medical Assistants
• Accredited program ensuring quality education and training in the field

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For additional details on outcomes, visit Eastern Maine Community College's outcomes page.

The program length for the

Certificate in Medical Assistant Technology at Eastern Maine Community College is 40 credits hours.

Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) is a comprehensive community college based in Bangor, Maine. It offers a range of programs, including career training, transfer programs, and community education courses, with a focus on serving the local community. EMCC is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education that meets the needs of its students and the region.