About
Medical Assistant, A.A.S. - SUNY Niagara
Embark on a transformative journey with SUNY Niagara's Medical Assistant A.A.S. program, meticulously designed to equip you with both administrative and clinical expertise essential for a thriving career in healthcare. This comprehensive program, accredited by CAAHEP, offers hands-on practical training and certification preparation, ensuring you graduate job-ready. With an impressive 81.8% five-year average job placement rate, you'll gain the versatile skills to excel in diverse medical settings, positioning you for immediate impact and long-term success.
Program Details:
- Cost: $2,616 per semester for Niagara County and other New York state residents
- Duration: More than four semesters of full-time study
- Schedule: In-person
- Prerequisites: Unknown
- Accreditations: CAAHEP
- Career Outcomes: 81.8% five-year average job placement rate; cross-trained in administrative and clinical skills for versatile employment in various healthcare settings
Organization
Niagara County Community College
SUNY Niagara is a college in Sanborn, New York, with more than 50 degree and certificate programs. The institution trains people for nursing, medical assisting, business administration, Commercial Driver’s License Class A (CDL-A), Emergency Medical Technician, and phlebotomy careers. Its academic offerings include associate degrees, certificates, and workforce-oriented training. SUNY Niagara also operates the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, a division focused on culinary, baking, and hospitality programs at a separate location. The institution presents education as a path to academic and career success and serves prospective, adult, veteran, and community learners through distinct support areas. Its broader programming includes academic, professional, and continuing-education options, with workforce development available alongside traditional college study.