Medical Assistant
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Diploma
Our program offers small class sizes and teaches essential skills for medical assistants, who support physicians with clerical and clinical duties. With high pass rates, job placements, and graduate satisfaction, you can skip the waiting list and start your medical assistant journey today!
Care and record vital signs of patients
Hands-on training through classroom and clinical experience
Gain knowledge and skills in the administrative, laboratory and patient care
This Program is Available at:
Medical Assistant, A.A.S.
The A.A.S. program will leave you ready to join the workforce as a medical assistant. A high school diploma or GED is required for the A.A.S. program. Submission of health information and a valid CPR/First Aid certification is required before participation in clinicals. A background study as required by Minnesota law for the Medical Assistant program. Graduates are eligible to earn certification by taking the American Association of Medical Assistant's Certification Exam.
Length
- 2 Years for Full-Time Students
- 60 Credits
Course List
Medical Assistant, Diploma
The A.A.S. program will leave you ready to join the workforce as a medical assistant. A high school diploma or GED is required for the A.A.S. program. Submission of health information and a valid CPR/First Aid certification is required before participation in clinicals. A background study as required by Minnesota law for the Medical Assistant program. Graduates are eligible to earn certification by taking the American Association of Medical Assistant's Certification Exam.
Length
- 3 Semesters for Full-Time Students
- 44 Credits
Course List
Medical assistants help physicians examine and treat patients, as well as perform routine tasks needed to keep an office running efficiently.
In small practices, medical assistants handle both clerical and clinical duties and report directly to the office manager or the physician. Those employed in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area under the supervision of department administrators.
Clinical duties may include interviewing patients, patient education, taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during exams, performing routine laboratory testing and electrocardiography, sterilizing instruments, and administering medications.
Clerical duties may include patient scheduling, receptionist duties, medical record management, office
correspondence, medical insurance procedures, and management of office accounts, fees,
and collections.
The Minnesota West Community & Technical College Medical Assistant Diploma Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
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Medical Assistant Handbook
Program Outcomes (5-Year)
| Exam Pass Rate | Job Placement | Graduate Satisfaction | Employer Satisfaction |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Exam Pass Rate85%
Job Placement
95.24%
Graduate Satisfaction
100%
Employer Satisfaction
100%
|
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| 85% | 95.24% | 100% | 100% |
Beyond Graduation
Our medical assistant program holds some of the highest statistics for student success.
With one-on-one learning opportunities, our students are set-up for success.
100%
Exam pass rate
100%
Job placement
100%
Graduate satisfaction
Starting with PSEO in high school was a great option and Minnesota West has
been a perfect fit for me, I love my classes.
Sara M.
2023
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