Do 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)
- Registered Phlebotomy Technical (RPT)
exam 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
