About
Medical Assisting Program at Cuyahoga Community College
Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with the Medical Assisting program at Cuyahoga Community College. This comprehensive program equips you with essential administrative, clinical, and communication skills, preparing you to excel in diverse medical settings. Featuring a hands-on clinical practicum and eligibility for the National Certifying Examination by the AAMA, graduates benefit from a robust curriculum and a strong track record of success, including a 70% job placement rate, transforming aspirations into tangible career opportunities.
Program Details:
- Cost: 17849 USD
- Duration: 8 months (full-time)
- Schedule: Available in-person, hybrid, and online modalities, offering flexible learning options.
- Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED, completion of ENG 1010 with a C or better, placement in college-level math, and completion of MA 1010 or MA 1020 with a C or better.
- Accreditations: CAAHEP
- Career Outcomes: Five-year average job placement rate of 70% (2019-2023), prepares graduates for roles as certified medical assistants.
Organization
Cuyahoga Community College
Cuyahoga Community College
Cuyahoga Community College is a public higher education institution in Cleveland, OH, specializing in community college programs. It offers comprehensive nursing curricula, including practical, real-world clinical training across multiple campuses in Northeast Ohio. Serving over 55,000 students annually, the college provides extensive credit and non-credit programs, ensuring accessible and affordable educational opportunities for university transfer, technical skills, and lifelong learning.
Highlights:
- Ohio's first and largest community college
- Serves over 55,000 students annually
- Offers over 1,000 credit courses and 600 non-credit courses
- Provides practical, real-world clinical training
- Committed to academic quality, cultural enrichment, and economic development