Medical Assistant (MA)

The Medical Assistant program at Cabarrus College prepares students to support medical providers by performing a variety of administrative tasks such as taking medical histories and managing medical records. Medical Assistants are also qualified to perform basic clinical duties such as taking vital signs, starting IVs, and performing venipuncture. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Assistant jobs are expected to have one of the highest rates of growth over the next 10 years.

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Our program offers both a Medical Assistant diploma and an Associate of Science in Medical Assistant degree. Diploma graduates are eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants Certification Examination. In the past three years, 100% of our graduates have passed the certification exam and been qualified for healthcare-related opportunities. Diploma graduates are also eligible to pursue the associate degree that includes studies in behavioral and biological sciences and a medical assistant internship. Associate degree graduates are eligible to further their education in our Health Services Leadership & Management baccalaureate program. A career as a Medical Assistant is an attractive option for someone who is looking for a career change or entering the workforce for the first time. Cabarrus College Graduates are Prepared for Successful Careers "Rachel is a critical part of my clinical practice. Her attentiveness and compassion towards patients, willingness to always work hard, and ability to conduct herself in a professional manner is a testament to her training at Cabarrus College." Neil Sheth, MD, OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center, describing a Cabarrus College Medical Assistant graduate working at OrthoCarolina.