PLEASE NOTE: This Courses and Programs Preview is not the final 2026-2027 Academic Catalog. The final Catalog will be published on July 1, 2026.
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. Students must obtain a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all MDAS 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. The courses within this Medical Assisting Certificate Program make up 50% of the Medical Assisting Associate Degree and may be applied to that degree program, further advancing the student toward an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting.
The Medical Assisting Certificate Program at the CT State Housatonic and CT State Norwalk campuses 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
Outcomes for the MAERB-accredited program at CT State-Norwalk
The Medical Assistant Program at CT State Norwalk has a five-year retention rate of 73.21 for the years 2020-2024.
As reported to MAERB on past ARFs, the Medical Assistant Program at CT State Norwalk has maintained a Graduate Satisfaction Rate of 100% from 2019-2024.
As reported to MAERB on past ARFs, the Medical Assistant Program at CT State Norwalk has maintained an Employer Satisfaction Rate of 100% from 2019-2024.
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