Area of Study: Medical Assisting 

Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting 

Program Sequence 

Admission Requirements

The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled professional who assists the physician with the administrative and clinical aspects of patient care. The program includes courses in administrative, clinical, and communication skills; ethical and legal standards of medical practice; and a "hands on" clinical practicum experience.Graduates are eligible to take the National Certifying Examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

The Cuyahoga Community College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by tthe Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs:  35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970, Chicago, IL 60601-2208.  312-553-9355

Upon successful completion of the program a student will complete 220 hours of a supervised, non-paid practicum.

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