The Medical Assisting Certificate prepares students for entry level positions as multi-skilled practitioners, there are career positions available in medical offices, hospitals, hospice care, laboratories, ambulatory care centers, and more. The program provides the student the opportunity to acquire clinical and administrative knowledge and skills in the classroom, the laboratory, and during practicum/externship.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Apply for a national medical assisting certification examination.
- Perform all medical assisting skills at entry level competency.
- Become a professional collaborative member of the health care team delivering safe quality care
- Will show respect, empathy, objectivity, and accuracy with written and verbal communication.
This is not a selective admissions program; however, students must meet course prerequisite requirements to progress in the program. To progress in this program, students must obtain a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all MED courses.
This program may help prepare students for stackable credentials. With additional experience and/or coursework, students may qualify to take a variety of certification exams. Completion of this certificate can place the student into the Associate Degree program with at least 50% of the credits completed.
The Medical Assisting Certificate Program at the CT State Norwalk campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP): 9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, Phone: 727-210-2350, Fax: 727-210-2354, www.caahep.org Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB): 2020 N. California Ave., #213 Suite 7 Chicago, IL 60647, 1-800-228-2262, www.maerb.org
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