Medical Assistant
Career Pathway Certificate
One-Year Certificate Program
Download:
- Medical Assistant Certificate Information and Learning Outcomes (.pdf, 140KB)
- OUS Transfer Lists A & B (.pdf, 208KB)
One Year Certificate:
The Medical Assistant Program prepares students for entry level employment in a physician's clinic or a variety of other health care settings. Program graduates will have the academic, administrative and clinical skills necessary for an allied healthcare professional. Courses cover anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, as well as, computers, office procedures, communication, psychology and math.
Job Description:
Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep healthcare delivery systems running smoothly. An MA will work in reception, scheduling, medical records, insurance billing, and as a medical office secretary. An MA will also work as a clinical assistant to the physician by preparing patients for examinations, assisting with treatments, collecting and testing specimens and educating patients on health promotion and disease prevention issues.
Employment Opportunities:
The job outlook is excellent, locally, regionally, nationally and is projected to grow.
Last year's statistics:
There were 21 Medical Assistant graduates for the academic year 2010-2011. Of those, 19 have taken either full or part time employment!
"The medical assisting program at CCC was a wonderful experience for me. Not only did I learn the skills to be a successful MA, but I also gained great friends and confidence in myself and my abilities. The classes and practicum experience gave me the knowledge and skills to jump into my role as a MA in a very busy and successful family practice without missing a beat. I now work for a great doctor and love going to work everyday!"-Nicole Blanton, 2011 graduate
Potential earnings:
The average rate of pay for Medical Assistants in Oregon is $42,000 annually. In larger cities, that rate may go up to as much as $44,000 annually.
Program information is from our 2010-2011 Catalog.
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