Medical Assisting
Area of Study: Medical Assisting
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science Degree/Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting
Academic School: Nursing and Health Professions
State of Ohio: Meets educational requirements
No new students will be accepted in the program after Aug. 22, 2025, for Academic Year 2025-2026. Current students should reach out to an academic counselor to create an academic plan to complete their remaining Medical Assisting courses.
Students interested in the Medical Assisting program, please see the Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting.
About Medical Assisting
Medical assistants (MA) perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep physicians' offices and clinics running smoothly.
Administrative Duties
- Coordinate billing
- Greet patients
- Handle correspondence
- Schedule appointments
- Update medical records
Clinical Duties
- Assist doctor during appointments
- Perform basic laboratory tests
- Prepare patients for examination
- Take a patient's medical history
- Other responsibilities as assigned
This multi-skilled professional is in high demand, as there is a predicted surge in the number of physicians' offices and outpatient care facilities due to technological advancements and the growing number of elderly Americans needing medical treatment. Trends also show a shift in health care toward a more ambulatory environment, and a Certified Medical Assistant will be required for this environment.
OUTCOME: The Medical Assisting Program at Cuyahoga Community College has a five-year average retention rate of 76% for the years 2019-2023. Several support services are available to students to complete the program successfully.
OUTCOME: The Medical Assisting Program at Cuyahoga Community College has a five-year average of 70% for job placement for the years 2019-2023. There are several support services to assist in job placement.
OUTCOME: The Medical Assisting Program at Cuyahoga Community College has a five-year average certification exam passage rate of 69% for the years 2019-2023.
OUTCOME: The Medical Assisting Program at Cuyahoga Community College has a five-year average Graduate and Employer Satisfaction rate of 100% for the years 2019-2023.
Upon completing the coursework program, a student must complete 160 hours of a supervised, non-paid practicum for program completion.
Medical Assisting (MA) Program
Program Highlights
- Transferable skills to enter health care profession
- Eligibility to receive prestigious CMA (AAMA) gold-standard credential offered by the AAMA
- Nationally recognized and accredited program
- Full- or part-time course scheduling
- Enrollment openings and scholarships for eligible students
- Preparation to make a difference in the lives of others
Program Topics
| Administrative procedures | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation | Clinical medical assisting | Human biology |
| Medical office laboratory procedures | Medical terminology | Nutrition | Phlebotomy/blood collection |
| Physician office coding | Reimbursement for physician services |
Job Titles/Categories
| Certified medical assistant | Medical assistant – ambulatory care facility office |
Medical assistant – medical office |
Medical assistant – outpatient care facility |
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Medical assistant – physician office |
Patient liaison | Patient-centered medical home team member |