Medical Assisting

Admission into this program is limited.
Visit the Allied Health Admissions page for details on the process and criteria to apply for this program. If you are already a Practical Nurse, complete the Advanced Standing admissions packet found on the Allied Health Admissions page.

• Affiliating clinical agencies with which the College has contracted to provide clinical experiences for Medical Assisting students may require students to submit to criminal background checks and/or drug testing prior to or during participation in clinical experiences at the site. Students should be aware that if a clinical site denies a student placement in their facility, the student would be unable to complete the required clinical component of the course. This will prohibit the student from progressing and completing the Medical Assisting program. The student will be dismissed from the program.
• Individuals desiring a career as a medical assistant should take biology, mathematics, and typing/keyboarding/computer courses prior to entering the program.
• A student convicted of a felony may not be eligible for the certification examination administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). However, the certifying board may grant a waiver leased upon mitigating circumstances.
• View the Medical Assisting Program Handbook.

• Medical Assisting Degree
• Medical Assisting/Advanced Standing Alternative for Medical Office Administration Degree
• Medical Assisting Certificate

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) National Center for Competency Testing
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA) National Health Career Association

General Disclosure
Beginning July 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education regulations require disclosures for all programs leading to a license or certification. The following document indicates whether this program’s curriculum meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification, does not meet state educational requirements for licensure or certification, or a determination has not been made.

Licensure Disclosure for Medical Assisting

A grade of C must be achieved in all MED curriculum courses in order to progress within the program.

Employment
As a graduate, you may find employment in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Medical Assisting offers terrific opportunities for advancement in positions such as office manager, clinical supervisor and other administrative support occupations.

Salary
The earnings of Certified Medical Assistants vary, depending on geographic location, place of employment, experience and skill level. Starting Salary ranges from $31,129 to $45,755. View the 2024 CMA (AAMA) Compensation and Benefits Report.

Articulation (Transfer) Agreements
These are agreements with universities that allow you to transfer seamlessly once you graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree from Wayne.

• Appalachian State University
  Students can earn a Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences.

The Wayne Community College AAS-Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assistant Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, CAAHP, 9355-113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775, (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org.

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