Medical Assisting

Medical assisting student preps a needle

Graduates of the Medical Assisting program are prepared to function as multi-skilled workers in different healthcare settings.

Medical assistants manage office responsibilities in physicians' offices, clinics, medical departments in industry and government, and other ambulatory care centers. Graduates prepare patients for examinations, take vital signs, obtain specimens, and administer medications under the supervision of a physician. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination.

View Program Requirements in the Catalog:

Medical Assistant, AAS

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Funds may be available for eligible students through the CSM Foundation which has been made possible from generous donations from organizations and individuals who wish to provide financial assistance to our students. The CCMA workforce training certificate is also an eligible program for the Workforce Sequence Scholarship.

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CCMA to RMA Pathway 

Advance your medical assisting career quickly.

Earn your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) workforce training certificate in just three months to qualify for the National Healthcareer Association’s CCMA national certification exam and be ready for entry-level positions.

Once your certification is complete, you can seamlessly transition into the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) pathway and receive academic credit for:

  • HEA-1751 (1 Credit)
  • HEA-1100 (1 Credit)
  • MED-1410 (3 credits)

Career Opportunities


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