Overview

The Medical Assisting Certification Program combines hands-on classroom instruction, lab practice, and real-world training to prepare you for an exciting career as a medical assistant.

You’ll gain the skills to:

• Record and manage patient information
• Schedule appointments efficiently
• Assist physicians during exams
• Perform phlebotomy and administer patient injections

Why Choose Our Medical Assisting Program?

• Flexible schedule: Classes just two days per week, finishing in only two semesters
• Immediate in-house training: Gain practical experience at Aultman Health System facilities
• Strong job prospects: Many students receive job offers even before their practicum
• Credentialed success: After completion, sit for a national certification exam and qualify for roles in hospitals, physician offices, and other healthcare settings

The demand for credentialed medical assistants is growing rapidly the 10-year job outlook predicts nearly a 30% increase in opportunities, far above the national average (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Start your healthcare career with confidence and hands-on experience that employers value!

Admission Deadline

Aug. 15 for Fall

Practicum Rotations

The Medical Assisting Practicum gives students the chance to put their classroom knowledge into action and refine the hands-on skills needed to succeed in healthcare. During this 160-hour, unpaid practicum, students work during regular business hours in real-world ambulatory healthcare settings, guided by experienced professionals who understand the medical assisting field.

Students gain experience performing a wide range of clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring they’re ready to step confidently into their careers. Practicum settings include:

• Physician offices and hospitals
• Ambulatory care and rehabilitation clinics
• Laboratories and dialysis centers
• Pain management and mental health/addiction clinics
• And many more healthcare facilities

This practical experience helps students bridge the gap between learning and professional practice, giving them the confidence and skills employers value most.

Licensure Information

The Medical Assisting Certificate program is formally affiliated with American Medical Technologists (AMT); students completing the program are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam.

Students who complete the program prior to accreditation may be able to sit for the CMA (AAMA) exam as part of a special pilot program. For more information, visit: https://www.aama-ntl.org/cma-aama-exam/eligibility-pilot-program

American Medical Technologists
10700 West Higgins Road
Suite 150
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 823-5169

The Medical Assisting Certificate program is formally affiliated with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); students completing the program are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam.

National Healthcareer Association
1161 Overbrook Road
Leakwood, KS 66211
(800) 499-9092

Tuition and Fees

$380 per credit hour

Program Accreditation

The Medical Assisting Certificate program is approved by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE).

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