Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 315091
Medical Assistant program graduates are eligible for employment in a variety of settings which could include physicians ' of�ces , insurance providers , medical laboratories , or medical records departments . As a member of the health care team , the medical assistant prepares patients for examination or treatment , takes vital signs , performs simple lab tests , performs electrocardiograms , and performs administrative functions . If you are looking for a career working in a fast-paced environment where you interact with many people every day , medical assistant is the career for you . The Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( www . caahep . org ) upon recommendation of the Medical Assistant Education Review Board ( MAERB ). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Hwy 19N ., Suite 158 Clearwater , FL 33763 727-210-2350 www . caahep . org This program requires submission of a background check and health records for clinicals . Students must pay for this service . Visit www . nwtc . edu / cbc for more information .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Medical Assistant technical diploma in the number of semesters shown . For alternate study plans , refer to the information in the Related Links area at the right of this page .
First Semester
10-501-101 Medical Terminology 10-501-104 Culture of Healthcare 10-501-107 Digital Literacy Healthcare 31-509-301 Medical Asst Admin Procedures 31-509-302 Human Body in Health & Disease 10-890-101 College 101 Semester Total
3 2 2 2 3 1
13.00
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Second Semester |
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FT Median Annual Wage |
With 94 % Employed in Field |
31-509-303 Medical Asst Lab Procedures 1 31-509-304 Medical Asst Clin Procedures 1 31-509-309 Medical Law , Ethics & Profess 31-509-308 Pharm for Allied Health 31-509-307 Med Of�ce Insurance & Finance Semester Total |
2 4 2 2 2
12.00
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Third Semester |
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This program is offered at : Green Bay Marinette �
All credits from the following certi�cate ( s ) apply toward this technical diploma :
Health Care Customer Service Representative , 615091
Some credits from this technical diploma apply toward other technical diploma ( s ):
Practical Nursing , 315431
Currently certi�ed / practicing medical assistants may apply credit from prior education and work experience toward the Practical Nursing technical diploma .
Career Pathway Bridge available for students needing additional support to meet program entry requirements .
31-509-305 Med Asst Lab Procedures 2 31-509-306 Med Asst Clin Procedures 2 31-509-310 Medical Assistant Practicum Semester Total
Total Credits
Curriculum Note : All 10-501-XXX and 31-509-XXX courses must be passed with a C or better .
The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 , is an Institutional Requirements for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program requirements , but must be passed with a C .
2 3 3 8.00
33.00
For instructions on how to get started , download the application checklist for this program .
A waitlist often forms for this program . Learn more by contacting one of our Admissions Advisors .
A part-time on-line and weekend track is available . This option is scheduled over a four-semester period , including one summer . For more information , contact an Academic Advisor at 920-498-5444 to schedule an appointment .
Perform medical of�ce administrative functions .
300