Wallace State Community College Medical Assistant Hanceville, Alabama

The Medical Assistant Program equips graduates with a diverse range of skills for both clinical and administrative tasks in health care settings. Key skills taught include patient preparation, vital signs monitoring, laboratory procedures, medication administration, and electrocardiograms. Administrative skills cover patient scheduling, data entry, medical record maintenance, and communication tasks. Additional skills involve acting as a liaison, managing practice finances, handling medical insurance authorizations, and performing basic medical procedures.

Program Features:
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Graduates eligible for national certification exams like the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam
- High job placement rates, with a 94% positive placement rate for 2022 graduates
- Small class sizes, experienced faculty, and integrated general education courses
- Five-year retention rate of 79% and a combined pass rate of 81% on credentialing exams
- Emphasis on equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies in recruitment, employment, and education