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Medical Assisting Certificate Program - North Shore Community College
Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with North Shore Community College's rigorous nine-month Medical Assisting Certificate program. This comprehensive program is designed to transform aspiring healthcare professionals into certified, entry-level medical assistants, equipped with essential administrative and clinical skills. Through a blend of immersive classroom instruction and practical practicum experience, you will gain the expertise to excel in diverse medical settings, emphasizing patient care, administrative efficiency, and effective communication. Prepare for immediate employment and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare industry.
Program Details:
- Cost: $178-$225 per term
- Duration: 9 months (Certificate program)
- Schedule: In-person with combined classroom instruction and practicum experience.
- Prerequisites: Information Session; Official Transcripts; Essay; Course Proficiency
- Accreditations: CAAHEP
- Career Outcomes: Graduates are prepared for diverse employment opportunities in private physicians' offices, group practices, ambulatory care clinics, HMO clinics, community health centers, and public health facilities.
Organization
North Shore Community College - Lynn Campus
North Shore Community College
North Shore Community College is dedicated to providing lifelong education that is responsive to evolving community needs, a global economy, and technological advancements. With multiple campuses, the college offers hands-on experiential learning and a commitment to affordable, inclusive education. It aims to be a catalyst for personal, community, and regional change through education, training, and civic engagement, fostering social and economic improvement in the region.
Highlights:
- Multiple campuses offering hands-on experiential learning
- Sustainable greenhouse at the Lynn campus equipped with aquaponics, rain catchment, composting, and solar energy systems
- Commitment to affordable, inclusive education
- Fosters social and economic change in the region
- Responsive to changing community needs, a global economy, and evolving technology