The Medical Assistant program will prepare you for a rewarding career working in medical offices and clinics. This career involves assisting in the reception, examination and treatment of patients. You will learn valuable clinical and clerical skills such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, performing various lab procedures, EKGs, injections and sterilizing equipment. You will receive classroom instruction and clinical practicum at a variety of medical offices and clinics in the area. Students are required to participate in an unpaid externship.
The Mid-State Technical College Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
35 East Wacker Dr. Suite 1970
Chicago, IL 60601-2208
312.553.9355
As a successful graduate of this program, you are eligible to write one of two National Certification Exams for Medical Assistants. This certification is voluntary.
The Medical Assistant program is offered at the Marshfield and Stevens Point campuses.
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