The Medical Assistant certification program at Muskegon Community College - Main Campus is designed to prepare students for the workforce by providing them with hands-on clinical and administrative training. The program covers a range of topics from anatomy and physiology to pharmacology and medical coding, and students have the opportunity to practice in a simulated clinical setting. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant exam and start their careers in healthcare.

The following certificate is designed to provide training to meet entry level positions in a medical office administrative position. Job titles include medical receptionist, registration clerk, scheduling clerk, business office coordinator, and patient access representative. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to successfully recognize the importance of safeguarding confidentiality as it relates to medical/legal, professional and bio-ethical standards and laws, define and use terms related to the administrative medical office; and operate basic computer systems/software.

Medical Administrative Assistants manage the front desk and office side of the medical practice. Job duties may include checking patients in and out at the front desk, answering the telephone, scheduling patients for appointments, compiling medical records and charts, using computer software, and maintaining supplies for the office.

This certificate is not designed for the student planning to transfer to a four-year institution. Any student desiring to pursue a transfer program in business should consult with a counselor.

This is a full-time, face-to-face program. Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) work in a fast-paced environment where technical and scientific responsibilities are matched by a real need for human relations skills. They are involved in a wide range of life-supporting and life-saving activities. RCPs provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment to patients suffering from heart and lung disorders. They administer life supporting therapies such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and inhaled drug therapy, and mechanical ventilation to the adult, pediatric and newborn intensive care units. If you enjoy science and helping people let the Respiratory Therapy Program prepare you for this dynamic health career in medicine.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class offered by Muskegon Community College - Main Campus (MCC - Main) located in Muskegon, MI is designed to teach students the necessary skills and knowledge to provide quality care to patients in a variety of health care settings. This six-week course includes classroom and clinical instruction to help students prepare for the Michigan Nurse Aide Competency Exam, and provides them with the opportunity to gain real-world experience in the field. Upon successful

The MCC Nursing Program offers a career ladder nursing curriculum consisting of the practical nurse diploma and the Associate Degree in Applied Science Nursing (AAS) with the opportunity to enroll concurrently in the Michigan State University or Grand Valley University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. (Please contact either university directly for more information on the concurrent programs.) Students who successfully complete the Practical Nurse Diploma will be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Students who successfully complete the Associate in Applied Science Nursing (AAS) degree will be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).

MCC Nursing Program admission is based on a first come, first served basis; once the entry requirements have been met, the applicant will be placed on the “Waitlist”.  Students are guaranteed a seat once one is available unlike other programs with competitive admissions. Licensed Practical Nurses and other individuals with prior nursing education are afforded the opportunity to enter into the curriculum with advanced placement. Students seeking an Associate in Applied Science Nursing (AAS) Nursing who have previously obtained the LPN or LVN licensure must possess an unencumbered license and current work experience and must apply for Credit for Industry Recognized Credentials (https://www.muskegoncc.edu/academic-affairs/credit-for-industry-recognized-credentials/).

The MCC Nursing Program is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing to provide a program of nursing education leading to the diploma in Practical Nursing and an Associate Degree in Nursing. The MCC Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).  This program prepares you to take the NCLEX exam in the State of Michigan. Graduates who intend on practicing in another state should review that state’s requirements for licensure at https://www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm.