The program prepares students for being an entry-level MA, who will be capable enough to work in the physician’s clinics. It will provide you the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree that takes a minimum of 62-65 credit hours to complete. The course contains various topics, including anatomy, psychology, physiology, and medical application. You will learn in a dedicated lab containing equipment like EKG machine, AED trainer, etc.

The college also permits students to test their skills by working on computer simulation programs. They also run review classes for preparing the students for admission tests. The college brags about a cumulative retention rate of 96.05% over the past 5 years. They also have an average exam pass rate of 87.75% from 2014 to 2018. Their 5-year graduation and employer satisfaction rates also stand at 100%.

Macomb Community College allows students to receive medical assisting education under the supervision of teachers having real-world experience. It also gives them the chance to become qualified for 190 private and transfer scholarships. The associate degree in medical assisting will let you know about citizen emergency preparedness, body systems, financial medical business practices, and so on.

The college has a striking retention rate of 60% for 2020. They also pride themselves on an exam passage rate of 87.50% and a job placement rate of 62.50% for the same year. According to a recent survey, their 5-yearly satisfaction rates for both graduates and employers were also a remarkable 100%. The graduates of this program, who wish to further their education, also acquire transferrable credits, which are accepted by most of the colleges across MI.

It is offering a 1-year certificate program, 37 Credit hours, and a 2-year AAS degree to prepare medical assistant aspirants in knowledge, skill, and behavior. The associate degree requires a minimum of 62 credits to complete the course. The course starts with the fall cohort, and the students must submit all the pre-requisite documentation before April 15. Also, for non-nursing programs like MA, the students must get the Health Careers Application Packet from either the college’s website or from the Health Careers wall rock near the Dean’s office. As soon as you graduate, it will make you eligible for the AAMA certification examination.

The medical assistance certification from Baker College is a 30 credit-hour program, which is open for anyone to enroll. The program is available at 4 college campuses, out of which, Owosso and Clinton Township boasts of a retention rate of 100%. Cadillac campuses, on the other hand, have an inspiring job placement rate of 73% for their recent graduates. The cumulative exam pass rate of all three campuses stand at 100%.  The certificate program is accredited by the CAAHEP.

This college allows the medical assisting students to pursue three programs, an associate degree, clinical certificate, and MA office certification. The AAS program can be completed in 5 semesters, and the Certificate requires 39 Credit hours. The course also features unique topics like -liberal art, computer application, and so on. The program mainly focuses on clinical as well as administrative tasks in the field. Along with that, you can acquire three credits in the internship. To earn their certifications, students must score a minimum GPA of 2.0, along with completing the pre-requisite courses with a Grade ‘C’ or higher.

The students at Oakland Community College can get recognition in the field by taking the associate’s degree or certificate program. The candidates have to complete the course in 62 to 71 credit hours as a part-timer or full-timer. OCC boasts of an exam pass rate of 100% since its inception in 2001.

The students of this program will receive individual certificates of completion after graduating. Their MA program also holds an affiliation with area healthcare systems, which provides the aspirants an apprentice program that is tuition-free. The program’s cumulative graduation satisfaction rate for the last 5 years is an impressive 100%.

At Mid Michigan College, the students can earn an AAS degree in 6 semesters, which encompasses 64 credits. It is crucial to maintain at least a 2.5 GPA or more for higher classes. The college also offers a medical assistant training credential course that can be completed in 10 months or 2 semesters. This certification program has 39 credit hours.

Both programs allow the students to sit for the CMA (AAMA) exam during the medical assistant capstone course. The program also provides an externship of 160 hours, which includes venipuncture workshop in a clinical setting. This externship is divided into 80-hours each of clinical skill-building and administrative training. The college boasts of an employment rate of 91%.

The certificate in medical assisting program (CERMA) at St Clair County Community College comes under the category of allied health programs. The program is also offered online and can be completed in 25 credit hours. The course comprises of subject areas like therapeutic communication, medical laws and ethics, clinical procedures, medical business procedures, phlebotomy, laboratory diagnosis, etc. Group advising sessions and a handbook of medical assistant courses are provided to the students under the service. Three semesters are enough for the course to complete. Lastly, the classes are conducted based on academic needs set by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board.

Ross Medical Education Centre is running its MA programs at various locations in Michigan. It allows the aspirants to apply for a full-time certification that would be of 30 weeks or a part-time program of 36 weeks if anyone wants to learn in the evening time. There are 6 modules that can be taken without any sequence. The externship included with the course is mandatory, and students have to spend 6 weeks to complete it. Ross Center also provides its students with the leverage of a no-waiting period for completing a hands-on practicum. The certificate program is offered at 17 Ross campuses across the state.

The college is offering an AAS degree that starts in the fall semester. It needs 2 years for the course to finish in four semesters. As it is a full-time program, it is vital to complete 61 credits to get certified. At the end of the curriculum, all students must attend an externship of 180 hours in a clinical setup. The Certificate is 1 year program, and needs 33 Credits to complete.

After the certification ends, you can take up the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration course for furthering your career.  The program was reaccredited in 2014, until 2021-22. The university takes pride in its great employer and student satisfaction rates at the Grand Rapids (Lettinga) campus.  The retention rate of the MA program for the cohort year 2018 is 82.20%.