Medical Assistant Overview
Find your future in the healthcare field in one year! CVTC’s Medical Assistant program allows you to earn your technical diploma and start your career quickly! As a medical assistant, you will help physicians by providing patient care, obtaining vital signs, and assisting with examinations and minor office surgery. Medical assistants also administer injectable medications and perform basic diagnostic testing.
In CVTC’s Medical Assistant program, you will learn:
- Administrative tasks
- Appointment scheduling
- Billing and coding procedures
- EKGs, injections, and wound care
- Vital signs and assisting with examinations
- Phlebotomy skills
- Specimen collections
- Basic laboratory testing
- Electronic health record
The medical assistant classes will enhance your communication skills to prepare you for patient interaction.
The program will include a clinical practicum during the second term where students will perform medical assistant administrative, clinical, and laboratory duties under the supervision of trained mentors to effectively transition to the role of a medical assistant.
Part of a career pathway, you will already have credits toward the Medical Assistant program if you completed the Clinical Assistant technical diploma at CVTC. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.
Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning.
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Just the Facts
Medical Assistant
27 Credit Technical Diploma
Program Length
One Year
Delivery Method
Face-to-Face
Program Location
Eau Claire
Start Months
August, January
Bloodborne Pathogens
Students in this program should be aware of the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens. Learn more.
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 2,582
Term 2
$ 2,203
Books
$ 524
License, Certificate, or Credential
$ 125
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $5,434
Career Opportunities
Certified Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Graduate Employers
Gundersen Health System
Krohn Clinic
Marshfield Clinic
Mayo Clinic Health System
Oakleaf Clinics
The Classic at Hillcrest Greens
Program Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
// Program Scorecard$36K Yearly Salary
Our recent Medical Assistant graduates reported an average starting salary of $36,291.
100% Employed
100% of our recent Medical Assistant graduates got a job in the industry.
127 Regional Jobs
There are 127 job openings in the CVTC district for the Medical Assistant industry.
Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Medical Assistant program.
Sample Courses
Medical Assistant Lab Procedures 1
Students perform routine laboratory procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory care setting.
Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures 1
Students perform basic examining room skills including screening, vital signs, patient history, minor surgery, and patient preparation for routine and specialty exams in the ambulatory care setting.
Medical Office Insurance & Finance
Students perform bookkeeping procedures, apply managed care guidelines, and complete insurance claim forms. Students use medical coding and managed care terminology to perform insurance-related duties.
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Earn Credentials Along the Way
Career Pathways What is a career pathway?
Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers.
Technical Diploma
Technical Diploma
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Program is taught very well by great instructors who are willing to go above and beyond to help students achieve their goals. Had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend the program!
Travis
Medical Assistant Graduate
Related Programs & Certificates
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
Degrees & Diplomas
Clinical Assistant, Technical Diploma
Lab Assistant, Technical Diploma
Nursing Assistant, Technical Diploma
Practical Nursing (LPN), Technical Diploma
Continue Your Learning
CVTC can help you achieve your learning goals whether you are looking to advance your career or enrich your personal life.
// Explore Continuing Ed OpportunitiesUnsure of which program you'd like to go into? Learn more about our Career Assessment to help narrow down your options.
A Program You Can Trust
Program Accreditation
As a graduate of the program, you are eligible to take the American Association of Medical Assistant national certification exam. Upon successful completion of this test, you can use the title Certified Medical Assistant [CMA (AAMA)]. The Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org), upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 113th St N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775 | Phone: 727-210-2350 | View accreditation information.
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Admission Requirements
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