About
The Medical Assistant certification program at Grand Rapids Community College - Main Campus equips students with essential skills and knowledge required to enter the healthcare industry as a competent medical assistant. The program includes courses in medical terminology, electronic health records, pharmacology, and hands-on clinical training, ensuring students are well-prepared to provide quality patient care. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam and start their careers in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices.
Organization
Grand Rapids Community College - Main Campus
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Community College, headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, is a public higher education institution with a century-long history of educational service, founded in 1914. It offers over 145 career, transfer, and certificate programs and partners with over 345 companies for custom workforce training, providing seamless transfer opportunities to more than 35 college and university programs. The college annually awards $1.1 million in scholarships to over 1,000 students, fostering a supportive environment that inspires and empowers students to succeed and contribute to the community. Its Phlebotomy Skills for Healthcare program is delivered in a hybrid format, preparing students for certification and employment.
Highlights:
- Michigan's first community college with over 100 years of history
- Seamless transfer to more than 35 college and university programs
- Strong workforce development partnerships
- Hybrid-delivered Phlebotomy Skills for Healthcare program prepares students for certification and employment
- Awards $1.1 million in scholarships annually to over 1,000 students