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Associate in Medical Assisting
Request More InformationDo you enjoy learning about the human body and how it works? Do you enjoy learning through hands-on experiences?
What is a Medical Assistant?
Medical Assistants assist physicians in overseeing their practice in every respect. MAs are trained in administrative and clinical skills. Actual duties vary based on the practice type and size. Commonly performed duties includes:
- Obtaining vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration)
- Performing EKGs
- Collecting heights and weights
- Performing basic laboratory tests
- Scheduling patients for exams
- Corresponding with insurance companies
- Updating and filing medical records
Where do Medical Assistants work?
The majority of Medical Assistants work in doctor’s office and outpatient clinics. Other employment opportunities include outpatient hospitals facilities, ambulatory healthcare services, and medical laboratories.
Where have Goodwin College graduates found employment?
- OBGYN practices
- Family medicine practices
- Urgent care clinics
- Health centers
- Dialysis center
- Optometrists
- Public School Health center
- Red Cross Blood Services
What certification exams am I eligible to sit for after graduation?
Goodwin College Graduates are eligible to sit for the:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination sponsored by the American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA),
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination administered by the American Medical Technologies (AMT)
Students should refer to the specific accreditation bodies for additional eligibility requirements: AAMA, AMT
Is Goodwin College’s Medical Assisting Program Accredited?
Yes! Goodwin College’s Medical Assistant Program has programmatic accreditation from both the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
What does programmatic accreditation mean for me?
Programmatic accreditation ensures that the Goodwin College Medical Assisting program meets rigorous national standards for delivering Medical Assisting education.
Why should I choose Goodwin College?
- Small class sizes and personal attention
- Internships and job placement assistance
- Personal Financial Aid advisors
- Dedicated faculty of experts
- Immediately applicable, hands-on training
- Degree from a well-respected program
- High-quality teaching environment
To request more information:
Call Heather Kies Assistant Professor, Medical Assisting at (860) 727-6976
or email: hkies@goodwin.edu
Last Modified: 1/23/2012