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.