The Mayland offers 3 different MA programs for aspiring medical assistants. Students are eligible to take the American Association of Medical Assistants state exam for the Certified Medical Assistant credential. Program options include an Associate of Applied Science degree, Diploma, and Certificate.

A total of 72 credit hours is incorporated in the AAS degree course. The training usually starts in the fall semester. Developmental courses must also be completed, such as Integers, Ratio/Proportions, and Integrated Reading and Writing. Their diploma program completes in a total of 44 semester hours. The fall semester is 20 hours, the same as the associate program. The third program option is a certificate (14 semester hours). The fall semester in this program includes only 12 semester hours. Only one more semester (spring term) is part of the schedule, with another 2 semester hours.

This community college houses a diploma course in medical assisting. Day courses are available at the Polkton campus. Weekend classes are held at the school’s Monroe campus. Post the diploma program, SPCC also offers a degree course, which is a 1+1 undertaking wherein applicants must first complete all the diploma components. They must also have achieved a 3.0 GPA to move forward into the degree course. Another related training is also in place, the Medical Laboratory Assistant program. It is a certificate that is trained only in the fall term.

Students would be working full-time, Mondays through Thursdays, each week (unpaid work experience). Within 60 days of being accepted into the course, candidates must clear the background checks carried out. Within 60 days of the first semester, the CPR certification must be achieved. The training is conducted in the classroom, lab, virtual and online formats.

This school offers both a certificate and a degree program for medical assistants.
The certificate program requires students to complete a total of 17 credits. There are 2 semesters, fall and spring. The degree covers a total of 73 credits. Also, 2 fall and 2 spring semesters are scheduled for the training. Students who want to join the program in the fall semester need to send in all application documents by February 15 for early admissions. The date for submitting the material for final entries is August 1.

The curriculum is arranged in a particular flow such that each module must be completed in the ordered sequence. As per outcomes submitted to the MAERB 2019 annual report, the job placement rate for the MA program here was 94% (2018 cohort). The retention rate was 100% in 2018. The exam passage rate for Surry graduates was a perfect 100% in 2017.

In 2018, the retention rate and exam participation rate for the program was a perfect 100%. The past 5-year average statistics highlight a 91.89% retention and 100% exam participation rate. The MA program here does have some firm prerequisites. Students must complete all required developmental courses such as Math, Reading, and English. The specific Math prerequisite has to be met by either achieving the placement score for the same or scoring a grade C or better within the past 5 years. Total credits to complete are 72 for the AAS degree, and Diploma 45 Credits.

There is also an MA skills certificate, CTE program. This course has a credit requirement of only 16. Students in the certificate program cannot sit for the CMA exam but can apply for an associate degree on certificate completion. There is yet a third program offered, Medical Scribe Certificate. This includes 16 credits. You must be a CMA or RMA or enrolled in the medical assistant program to take this course.

There are 3 MA programs trained at this Community College, medical assisting degree, diploma, and certificate. The classes are scheduled across 5 semesters in the AAS degree program. Students must achieve a grade C or better in all required program modules. Another prerequisite that the school may ask for is the completion of a placement test (Rise, NCDAP or Accuplacer). It has to be done within the last 10 years before the first semester date. Students also must document academic readiness across English and Maths.

Statistics for the medical assistant diploma course highlights the quality standards of the training adhered to here. The 2020 retention rate was 91.67%. The placement rate for the program in 2020 was a perfect 81.82%. In 2017, 100% of program graduates participated in the certification exam. The certification passage rate in 2017 was 72.73%. The certification option is apt for those looking for super speedy completion. The program is completed only in 2 semesters and comparably very few credits. The first semester incorporates 8 credits and the second 5.

If you’re looking to apply to Edgecombe’s medical assistant programs, ensure you submit your application for the same by March 15 (deadline). The school offers mainly 2 training programs in medical assisting, an AAS degree, and a clinical certificate. Credits to complete the associate’s degree are 76 in total. The course extends across 5 semesters to prepare adept entry-level MAs.

The total credits to complete the certificate program are 18. To get into the program, you must attend an MA information session before March 1. For admissions into both the programs, students must submit their official transcripts from the previous colleges. After fulfilling the initial application requirements, selected students will be ranked as per their GPA scores, out of which, some students make it to the final list, and some go on standby mode under the waiting list.

The curriculum for the MA programs here is designed in a way to prepare students multi-functionally across both clinical and administrative skills. The average batch sizes at Wayne are kept to a 20-25 to ensure quality learning and personalized attention. For the 2017 cohort, the MA program here had a retention rate of 91.67%. The exam passage rate was 100% for 2020 Graduating class. The program students are eligible to earn the CMA certification. Acceptance into this school’s MA courses is quite limited.

The school renders valuable clinical experiences to the students via the healthcare agencies that they’re affiliated with. MA programs that students can pick from at the school are AAS degree (70 credits) and certificate program (17 credits).

This college boasts of a 93.3% job placement rate (2018 cohort). The MA Program retention rate (2020 cohort) was a perfect 81.82%, and 2020 Graduates have 85.71% Job placement rate. The school ensures to run student support services for enabling all to complete the entire course. Advising dates are set out in your academic calendar, wherein students get valuable guidance.

The AAS degree aims to ready aspiring MAs across the three key learning domains, cognitive, psychomotor, and affective. Also, 2+ transfer credit opportunities are possible in this program.

The Stanly College house a MA certificate program that can be pursued at night time. Certain courses are also offered during the day or online as part of the certified program. Classes are held in the school’s Allied Health Campus in Locust. This certificate program is particularly designed to ready students across admin positions in ambulatory care services.

The diploma program option is also offered as 11-month training. If you opt for the diploma training, you will be eligible to pursue the CMA credential. The diploma degree will take 3 semesters to complete. An extension of the diploma, a third training option, the associate degree in medical assisting can be opted for as well. This includes 5 semesters of study. The additional second year includes 8 extra credits in the fall semester and 9 credits in the spring semester. Thus, the program here is a 1+1 format, i.e., all AAS students will also be awarded the diploma.

Admissions to the program are competitive. Students must maintain an official RCC email account for all communication. Some of the prerequisites for getting accepted into the program include a 2.5 or better cumulative GPA on the most recent transcript and a C or better grade in a Biology competency module. The duration of the course is around 2 years.

A clinical practicum gives students hands-on valuable industry skills (this is unpaid). Expect to be contributing around 30 to 40 hours per week as the curriculum incorporates homework, clinical assignments, lab sessions, and self-study time. Students can apply for financial aid via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

On offer here is an Associate in Applied Science degree and Diploma for medical assistants. The training incorporates real-life elements, i.e., a mandatory 208 hours of clinical externship. Program Outcomes (2021 Annual Accreditation Report); this program reported a 95.12% retention rate in 2019. The job placement rate stood at 85.71% in 2019, but the employee satisfaction rate was 100%. For the years 2014-2018, this MA program had an exam passage rate of 91.67%. To get accepted into the course, you must meet the following requirements:

• You should have delivered or mailed the official transcripts from high school or equivalent
• You must have achieved a GPA of at least 2.0 in all previous college coursework
• You must have sat for the placement test for Math or English (if a waiver is approved, it can be skipped)
• Only full-time students are entertained, and each must abide by the semester by semester curriculum structure

MCC houses 2 programs for medical assistant aspirants, associate degree, and certificate. The 230 hours of the supervised clinical externship is held in a medical office. The AAS program extends for 4 semesters. Students can take the CMA exam after graduation. A great feature at Montgomery is the medical assisting club, which organizes many extracurricular activities. From fundraisers, seminars, and conventions to outreach activities, you would learn about the MA industry and major stakeholders via these initiatives.

The complete 100% of graduates and employers were found to be satisfied with the medical assistant program here. A total of 80% of the graduates sat for the CMA exam on an average since 2020. The exam passage rate was 88% for the 2020 cohort. A job placement rate of 75% for 2021
The programs do call for specific prerequisites. Physical requirements that applicants must possess include the physical strength to keep standing for long periods, visual acuity, a sense of organization and neatness, and manual dexterity, amongst others. Before going in for the externship, you must have attained your CPR certificate mandatorily.

This school houses a medical assisting diploma to start with. The admission process is selective. The first step for students is to complete residency determination. College-level Math and Reading readiness have to be proven by all students. All applicants must mandatorily have a composite score of at least 58 on the ATI TEAS examination. For those not having this, other options are to document a score of 17 or better on the ACT or 830 or better composite score on the SAT. Total program hours for the diploma program is 48. There are 3 semesters in one year, fall, spring, and summer terms.

On completing the diploma, students at the school are next encouraged to complete the associate program. The total program hours for this course are 68. Thus, after completing the 48 hours required courses in the diploma program, students would be completing an extra 20 hours of training in subjects such as English and Biology.

The USP here is that this school’s MA program enjoys the reputation of being NC’s first accredited program. The medical assistant course at WPCC traces its existence back to 1969. For the 2020 cohort, the job placement rate stood at 80%. In 2020, 100% of the students from the program taking the certification exam passed successfully.

Students can opt between 2 program options. First is the Associate in Applied Science degree, a 2-year undertaking. Expect 68 hours of rigorous coursework. The second course here is a diploma. This program is a 47-hour undertaking. In the diploma course, you will be learning the basic medical assisting principles.

This school boasts of a 87.50% CMA exam passage rate for the 2020 graduates. The job placement rate for the class of 2020 stood at 87%. Admissions here are competitive. The MA programs have less space compared to the number of applications they receive. Specific add-on requirements that students must meet to get accepted into the course include courses in math and science, computer skills, physical and mental sound health, etc.

The 2 program options housed at the school are AAS degree and diploma. The associate degree curriculum, on the whole, needs 65 credit hours in total to be completed successfully. On the other hand, the diploma calls for 47 credit hours to be earned. Topics include exam room procedures, nutrition, writing and Inquiry, and more.

The school offers 67 credit hours AAS program in medical assisting. A 76% retention rate was observed in 2018 and 56% 2019 for the MA program here, along with a 92% and 86% exam passage rate in 2018 and 2019, respectively and 90% for the 2020 graduates. The job placement rate was 64% in 2020. Transfer of credits is a possibility. However, the decision regarding the same is taken by the director of the program. You must attain a grade C or better in all modules to progress further in the next stages of the course. Students may start in the fall or spring semester.

The college also houses a medical assistant diploma for those who don’t want to extend until associate training. In this case, the total credit hours to earn are 43. A third training option is a certificate in medical assisting with an emphasis on medical office administration. The total credit hours to achieve in this course are 18.

This community college offers a certificate for medical assistants. Modules account for a total of 13 credits with 11 class hours and 4 lab hours. There are no clinicals in this course. It is a good option for a super swift training in MA competencies. However, please observe that the program does not make you eligible to take the CMA exam. Financial aid is also not an option for this undertaking. The training is rendered online.

The college houses its AAS degree as well for students who can commit more time towards their training. A total of 5 semesters are scheduled as part of the associate program. Graduates of this course are eligible to sit for the CMA exam. Over the past 5 years, the program has reported, on average, an exam passage rate of 75%. More significantly, in 2018, the job placement rate for the MA program graduates was an ideal 100%. The total credits to earn in the AAS program are 70. Students can also apply for financial aid for this training option.

The MA program at Craven College is trained once every year (starts in the fall semester). Even after completing the diploma here, students can take the CMA exam. A basic requirement from the school is a high school diploma or GED. For the fall semester of 2023, applications will open on Feb 1, 2023, and the deadline will be June 30, 2023.

The school houses a diploma in medical assisting training. The course extends across 3 semesters. The total semester hours required are 44-46. The associate’s program lasts for 5 semesters. Students can pick from some humanities/fine arts electives. Total semester hours required are 72-74.

Not only bookish training, but this school focuses on using simulated settings to render more hands-on experiences. A total of 240 hours of the clinical externship is mandatory for students to proceed to graduation. The college houses many fun club activities too. These include community service opportunities, conventions, insightful job fair days and trips to health exhibitions, etc. A job placement rate of 72.73% (2017 cohort) was recorded at Pittsboro, and a 77.78% exam passage rate was observed at the Lillington campus (2016-17 cohort). In 2020, the college diploma program observed a retention rate of 96%, and 77.65% exam passage rate for 5 years.

The associate program is 5 semesters long. Students are rewarded with the AAS degree on graduation. Total semester credit hours to earn are 71 for the AAS degree. The program has specific English requisites. The diploma course here makes you eligible for the CMA exam. This training incorporates a total of 45 semester credit hours to earn. The program extends for 3 semesters.

The school has on offer a medical assisting associate’s degree program. This program’s duration is 5 semesters, out of which 3 semesters are trained in the first year itself (fall, spring, and summer). The total credit requirement for the course is 70. The school also houses a second program option, a medical assisting certificate. It comprises only 2 terms, fall and spring semesters. Thus, the total credits to earn for the certificate degree are 16.

From a bookstore and counseling services to disability and distance-learning help, Richmond operates a rich portfolio of student services to make your experience at the school seamless. Furthermore, average class sizes of 17 ensure your professors know the person you are and your capabilities and weaknesses.

JCC boasts of an impressive 91% first-attempt exam pass rate over 3 years. The significance of this can be established from the fact that the national average rate for the same stands at a mere 65%. The MA degree here has a fall, spring, and summer semesters in the first year. The second year trains across the other 2 semesters, with 14 and 10 credits each, respectively. Considerable lab hours are also an integral part of the curriculum, thereby rendering opportunities for hands-on practice.

The other program offered at JCC is a diploma with 3 semesters in place (fall, spring, and summer). Admissions to the MA program are based on point-ranking systems. These points may be earned via related MA coursework or attending a CNA class that has been approved for the student.

This school trains across 2 types of MA programs, a diploma course that is 1-year long and an AAS degree that goes on for 2 years. If you’re opting for the diploma, you must be ready to attend the course full-time during the day at the Perry Health Sciences Campus. Some classes are taught online, but not all can be studied over the internet. Thus, the program is taught in a hybrid method, making students eligible for the CMA and RMA exams on graduation.

When it comes to the associate’s degree, expect to train across the same diploma courses (all of them are included) plus 3 other associate specific modules (these are offered online) and 4 add-on general education subjects. Clinicals are held both on-site and off-site during the program. BLS certificate by AHA is also required for attending clinicals, so are immunization records, drug testing, and the like.

The school offers an associate in applied science degree. It is the only college with an accredited medical assistant training option in a 100-mile radius in the North Carolina Community College System. For the 2020 cohort, the school documented an exam passage rate of a perfect 100%! The course starts in the fall semester. The third term (spring semester) also incorporates the significant MED Clinical Practicum (5 credits) that renders much practical know-how to students. All in all, students must complete 68 credits for the associate degree completion. and 42 credit hours for Diploma level.

Specific learning outcomes for the successful graduates of this course include:

• Excelling at exam room procedures (pass marks of 77% or more have to be achieved)
• Mastering the affective skills as laid out by MAERB (have to achieve a passing score of 100%)
• Adept at all required psychomotor skills as laid out by MAERB (have to achieve a passing score of 100%)

An Associate in Applied Science degree in medical assisting is schooled here. To be admitted to the program, you must adhere to the following requirements:

• Submit HSE diploma or high school graduation documents, and all previous transcripts
• Before enrolling in modules of MED 140, 150, and 260, you must submit the filled-in medical form. You must have also taken an annual TB skin test.
• Provide malpractice insurance before the start of MED-150 and 260 modules
• Urine drug test results
• A clean pass from a criminal background check before MED-260

Med-260 outlined above is the module of clinical practicum. It is the essence of the course and must be completed by all students in the last semester of the program. Any module which is prefixed by MED or OST is significant to your learning. These modules must be passed with a grade C (at least) or better to graduate successfully. The curriculum is framed with 5 semesters. Total credits for the program are 74 to 75 to complete.

Pitt offers a medical assistant AAS degree. According to the statistics submitted to the 2019 MAERB annual report, the program’s retention rate for the 2020 cohort was 59.46%. Exam participation 95% and pass rates were an ideal 78.95% for 2020. Job placement percentage was also well above the 60% MAERB mark at 60% (2020 graduates). More so, the employer satisfaction survey also showed a 100% rate (responses collected via employers of 2021 batch).

Admission requirements postulate that a student must be a high school graduate or equivalent. They must have attained a 2.5 GPA (minimum) in general education (or recommended) courses. Eligibility requirements are there for specific modules such as ENG 111 and MAT 110. Expect to learn some interesting subjects as part of your degree, like office applications and elementary Spanish. The total credits to earn are 76. You must attain a grade C or better in all modules to graduate.

This school has on offer an AAS degree in medical assisting. The program includes a total of 74 credits overall. If you’re seeking to apply here, know that only the first 25 applications to qualify are rendered admission. Thus, batch sizes are extremely limited for this degree. Students need to either take the Accuplacer test or show credits for college-level Maths and English. All developmental coursework must be completed before the due date.

Usually, by late April, admission results are out and conveyed to the students. Students may sit for the CMA exam on graduation. In the past 5 years, the program has manifested an average employment rate of 93%. The AAMA’s exam pass rate is a whopping 100%.

The MA course here is a limited-access program. Students may be required to take prerequisite classes. On successful completion, candidates will be awarded an AAS degree in medical assisting. The total credits to earn for graduation is 70. There are 4 semesters in total. Some specific learning outcomes include managing third-party reimbursements, diagnostic coding, protective patient care, coordinating finances, and more.

One essential requirement for entry into the program is that students must document a GPA of 2 or better. They must also bring along professional liability insurance (achieved in college). Clinical facilities that students work with may also require valid personal health insurance.

Students first need to enroll in the college and then apply to the MA program additionally. This program has been producing adept medical assistant graduates for the past 50 years. The MA aspirants can be accepted into the fall or spring semesters when joining the course. This degree program calls for a total of 66 credits to be earned. MA program job placement was 100%, retention rate of 93.75%, and exam pass rate of 100% for (2020 cohort). The program is trained under the school’s Medical Careers and Health and Wellness Programs.

Before taking the clinical practicum, students must attain a valid CPR card mandatorily. ACA118 module, i.e., college study skills, is encouraged to be taken by the students. Certain requirements that students must meet include basic computer skills and skills in word processing (typing speed must be 30 wpm at a minimum with 80% accuracy).

The MA program offered here is an AAS degree. The school boasts of a retention rate of 94.44% (2020 cohort). The exam pass rate stood at 83.33% (2020 batch), a job placement rate of 66.67%, and the total credits to earn successfully are 68. Students can pick from Humanities/Fine Arts Electives such as art appreciation, cultural studies, music appreciation, and critical thinking.

This certified medical assistant training is a limited entry program. Students must be aware that admissions can be competitive, and they would have to meet add-on requirements as postulated on the school’s website. Special scholarships are awarded to selected students completing at least 2 semesters of the MA program (AAMA’s local chapters help students who have successfully passed the second semester and need financial help).