The Madison Area Technical College Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 35 East Wacker, Drive, Suite 1970, Chicago, IL, 60601-2208, (312) 553-9355.

The program is designed to orient students to the duties of a physician’s office employee, from general office procedures to the technical phases of examining room assisting and elementary medical laboratory techniques. Occupational experience is provided through placement in a local office/clinic during the last four weeks of the final semester. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination immediately after graduation.

Aptitudes and interests that are helpful are a genuine interest in medicine and in helping people.

Program Requirements

1. Health History Form, including documentation of immunizations is required prior to beginning program lab courses and a two-step TB test is required at least once per year;
2. Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification prior to externship;
3. Criminal Background Check prior to clinicals, for more information: Department of Health and Family Services Caregiver Website.

Review the Program Handbook (PDF, 385 KB)

Estimated Fees for Medical Assistant (PDF, 15 KB)