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Medical Assisting

Medical Assisting

Area of Study: Medical Assisting 
Degree/Certificate:
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting
Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting

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Course Description

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 patient 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 it is in this type of environment that the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will be needed.

OUTCOME:  The Medical Assisting Program at Cuyahoga Community College has a retention rate of 71% for the admission cohort that entered in 2017 , there are a number of support services available to students so that they can successfully complete the program.

OUTCOME:  The Medical Assisting Program at Cuyahoga Community College has a job placement rate of 83% for the 2018 graduates.  There are a number of support services to assist in job placement.

OUTCOME: The Medical Assisting Program at Cuyahoga Community College has an exam passage rate of the CMA (AAMA) exam of 78% for the 2017 graduates, which is 10% above the national average.  The CMA (AAMA) is the gold standard certification for Medical Assisting.

Upon successful completion of the course work program a student is required to complete 210 hours of a supervised, non-paid practicum for program completion.

Medical Assisting (MA) Program

The Medical Assiting program at Cuyahoga Community College was one of the first five Medical Assisting programs to receive CAAHEP accreditation in Ohio. The program includes courses that range from communication skills to ethical and legal standards of medical practice. Students are required to complete a supervised, non-paid practicum which provides hands-on experience that will prove valuable in the workplace. Graduates are eligible to take the national CMA((AMA) examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

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

Medical assistant – physician office

Patient liaison Patient-centered medical home team member

See which states this program meets licensure/certification requirements.

Program Status:

PROGRAM START DATES

  • Fall: Metro  (days)  and West (nights) (Accepting Fall 2021)
    • Deadline for applications:  June 15, 2021
  • Spring: Metro (days) only  (Accepting Spring 202)
    • Deadline for applications:  November 15, 2020

How to reach us

Mary Elizabeth W. Regis, M.Ed., CMA (AAMA), BCPA
Program Director—Medical Assisting
Cuyahoga Community College
2900 Community College Ave
MCHS 124E
Cleveland, OH 44115
216-987-4439
maryelizabeth.regis@tri-c.edu   

Health Careers Enrollment Center
216-987-4247
healthcareers@tri-c.edu
Cuyahoga Community College
Metropolitan Campus-MHCS 126
2900 Community College Avenue
Cleveland OH 44115-3196

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