About
This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions as a medical assistant in a physician's office, clinic or other healthcare setting. Medical assistants work with physicians of all specialties performing clinical and administrative duties. They assist with examinations and treatments, perform routine laboratory procedures, maintain medical records, complete insurance forms, arrange for diagnostic procedures, handle correspondence and perform bookkeeping.
Organization
Community College of Allegheny County - Boyce
Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, CCAC is a higher education institution offering over 150 diverse degree and certificate programs, including online, transfer, workforce, and community education. Committed to affordable, quality education, CCAC provides a dynamic and supportive learning environment, preparing residents for academic, professional, and personal success. With flexible learning options across multiple campuses and centers, it embraces diversity and inclusion, valuing unique experiences and perspectives.
Highlights:
- Pennsylvania's largest community college
- Extensive health-related programs
- One of the largest veteran student populations in the state
- Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion