Medical Assistant

What do medical assistants do? Medical assistants play a key role in keeping a healthcare facility running smoothly. They perform general patient care and handle routine administrative responsibilities that frequently include the following: providing wound care, assisting with sutures and fractures, performing phlebotomy, obtaining vital signs, administering medications, assisting during procedures, labeling and processing specimens, and preparing patients for and performing EKGs. Medical assistants work in healthcare facilities such as physicians’ offices, hospitals, and clinics. For more information, visit the program page. 

Students prepare for the following National Healthcareer Association certifications:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
• Certified EKG Technician (CET)
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
• Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)

Funding may be available through Michigan Works