Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant Program at Macomb Community College provides students with essential skills in anatomy, medical office procedures, diagnostic and laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, nutrition, insurance forms, and medical business practices.

Key Skills Taught:
- Anatomy & Physiology: Understanding human body structure and function
- Medical Office Procedures: Administrative tasks in medical offices
- Insurance Forms: Handling health insurance documentation
- Diagnostic Procedures: Assisting in diagnostic tests
- Laboratory Procedures: Training in laboratory protocols
- Phlebotomy: Safe blood drawing techniques
- Nutrition: Basics of nutrition in patient care
- Medical Business Practices: Business aspects of medical facilities

Program Features:
- Certification Preparation: Equips for Certified Medical Assistant exam
- Clinical Experience: Hands-on learning through apprenticeships
- Transferable Credits: Credits applicable to related bachelor's degrees
- Career Services: Support for job searches, interviews, and resumes
- Accreditation: Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Professional Development: Focus on critical thinking, competence, compassion, and patient safety
- Safety Standards: Training on safety protocols per OSHA standards

Program Outcomes:
- Certification Exam Passage: 87.50% passage rate in 2020
- Job Placement: 62.50% employment rate post-program
- Student Retention: 60% student retention in 2020

Medical assistants have a crucial role in health care, handling administrative and clinical tasks in various settings. The profession is expected to grow by 18% from 2020 to 2030, as per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.