About
Medical Assistant Program - Allegany College of Maryland
Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with Allegany College of Maryland's Medical Assistant program. This comprehensive program provides a robust curriculum combined with invaluable hands-on training, preparing you to excel as a certified medical assistant. You will gain the essential skills and practical experience needed to thrive in dynamic outpatient and ambulatory care settings, becoming an indispensable asset to any medical team. Our program focuses on delivering cross-training for diverse medical and administrative tasks, ensuring you are well-equipped to meet the multifaceted demands of modern healthcare.
Program Details:
- Cost: 4900 USD for Allegany County residents
- Duration: 18 months (four college semesters and a summer session)
- Schedule: In-person with an emphasis on hands-on training and professional experience.
- Prerequisites: Pass Allegany College of Maryland placement assessment, maintain a minimum overall college GPA of 2.0, complete 12 semester hours of college-level coursework including English 101 and a mathematics elective. Admission to the clinical phase requires Medical Assistant 101.
- Accreditations: CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and employment in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, equipped to assist in various medical and administrative tasks.
Organization
Allegany College of Maryland - Cumberland Campus (Main Campus)
Allegany College of Maryland, Cumberland Campus (Main Campus), is a college in Cumberland, Maryland. Its occupational education includes accounting, nursing, automotive service, cybersecurity, IT support, medical assisting, pharmacy technology, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, and massage therapy. The college combines credit programs with continuing education and workforce development offerings, serving learners through both its academic and career-focused divisions. Cumberland is designated as the main campus, while the college also operates a Bedford County Campus. Academic and community-facing resources include on-campus housing, athletics, health clinics, a campus store, a library, and the Culinaire Café. The institution also provides adult education and literacy services, personal enrichment opportunities, and workforce development programming. Its program portfolio includes associate-degree, certificate, and continuing education pathways across business, health care, technology, public safety, and service-oriented fields.