Milwaukee Area Technical College Medical Assistant Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This program focuses on equipping students with essential skills in health care administration and patient care, ensuring compliance with regulations and demonstrating professionalism and safety in medical settings.

Key Skills Taught:
- Performing medical office administrative functions
- Providing patient care in accordance with regulations
- Performing medical laboratory procedures
- Demonstrating professionalism in a health care setting
- Demonstrating safety and emergency practices in a health care setting

Features Offered:
- Comprehensive curriculum covering various aspects including medical terminology, digital literacy, administrative and clinical procedures, and more
- Entry requirements include certification in Basic Life Support CPR for Healthcare Providers and First Aid Training
- High job placement rate of 81.66% over five years
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

Possible Careers:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Medical Assistant Office Manager

The Medical Assisting program at Milwaukee Area Technical College requires a total of 33 credits for an Associate Degree/Diploma. The tuition and fees for residents are structured based on the number of credits taken. For instance, 3 credits cost $514.65, 6 credits cost $1,029.30, 12 credits cost $2,058.60, and 15 credits cost $2,573.25. Please note that these costs are estimates and the total cost may vary depending on the number of credits taken each quarter.