Chesapeake College's Medical Assistant certification program prepares students to assist physicians in clinical and administrative settings. The program includes courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical procedures, pharmacology, and medical office management. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the national certification exam to become a certified medical assistant.
Chesapeake College is a community college in Wye Mills, Maryland, serving five counties along the state’s Eastern Shore. Its occupational fields include nursing, patient care, transportation, HVAC, medical assisting, pharmacy, dental assisting, phlebotomy, veterinary assistance, welding, and medical billing and coding. The college combines associate degree pathways, transfer preparation, and career training for workforce entry. Its offerings include Associate Degree in Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), HVAC, Medical Assistant, and Welding, among others. Chesapeake also provides health professions and skilled trades pathways, along with programs designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The institution presents itself as an inclusive, caring campus community and describes its work as serving communities throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore.