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.
Allied Health Admissions

• 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.

• 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

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education’s rules regarding Professional Licensure Programs effective July 1, 2020, disclosure is provided for all states indicating whether this program meets licensure requirements, does not meet licensure requirements, or has not been determined for each state.

Medical Assisting Licensure Disclosure

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. One can expect to earn between $19,000 and $27,000 a year to start.

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, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org.

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