About
Medical Assistant Program - Macomb Community College
Macomb Community College's Medical Assistant program offers comprehensive training designed to launch your career in the dynamic healthcare field. This program uniquely blends practical skills development with academic rigor, preparing you for certification and ensuring you are job-ready upon graduation. With a focus on real-world application and dedicated job placement support, you will gain the essential knowledge and confidence to excel, offering a clear path to career advancement and job security. The program also features an exploratory course, providing a broad overview of the field to help you maximize your potential.
Program Details:
- Cost: Unknown
- Duration: 1 year
- Schedule: The program is structured in semesters with courses divided into eight-week sessions.
- Prerequisites: Criminal Background Check; Drug Screen; Health History And Physical Including Immunizations; Uniforms
- Accreditations: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and supports job placement. Encourages certification for broader career advancement and job security.
Organization
Macomb Community College - Center Campus
Macomb Community College
A public higher education institution established in 1954 in Warren, Michigan, Macomb Community College specializes in associate degrees with a commitment to community development. Boasting a personalized learning environment with a 23:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the college supports student success through over 30 student organizations and extensive free academic resources like tutoring and counseling. Its mission is to transform lives and communities through education, enrichment, and economic development, aiming to be a leader in higher education by providing innovative learning experiences and pathways for personal and economic advancement.
Highlights:
- Largest community college in Michigan, granting the most associate degrees
- Among the first in the country to offer a University Center, partnering with other institutions for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on its Center Campus