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Medical Assistant
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Recent Graduates
There are 37 recent graduates of this Madison College program.
91%
Work Local
91% of our recent graduates work in Wisconsin.
$43k
Annual Salary
Our recent graduates of this program reported an average starting salary of $43,152.

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Medical Assistant
Program Number: 315091
Your Degree: Technical Diploma
Estimated Time to Complete: 32 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 year
Delivery Method: Some Online/Some In Person
Area of Study: Health Sciences
Estimated Program Cost: $5,742.61
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  • Program Overview

    The Medical Assistant program at Madison College is designed to teach you to do the work of a physician's office employee, from general office procedures to elementary medical laboratory techniques and helping in the exam room. Training includes placement in a local office/clinic during the final semester.

    If you have a genuine interest in medicine and in helping people, this could be a great fit for you.

    Please note that after acceptance to this program, you will be required to complete a background check and provide documentation of current required-immunizations and current Healthcare Provider CPR certification. More information about these requirements will be provided at program orientation.

    Program Details

    Wisconsin law requires background checks for persons who provide care for others or have access to people who receive care. This law applies to students in many School of Health Sciences programs. Please review the Caregiver Background Check information on the School of Health Sciences Forms and Policies.

    Medical Assistant students can attend full-time. See full-time curriculum by expanding the Curriculum and Experience below. If you are interested in a part-time option, please contact Program Director, Rachel Otremba at 608.243.4193 or rlotremba@madisoncollege.edu

    Medical Assistant program classes are offered at our Madison Truax campus, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m

    Careers

    Earning your Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as a:

    • Medical Assistant
    • Claims Analyst
    • Medical Records Clerk
    • Medical Office Assistant
    • Phlebotomist
    • Pharmacy Aide
    • Receptionist
    • EKG Technician

    With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as a:

    • Laboratory Assistant
    • Medical Office Manager
    • Medical Transcriptionist

    Resources

    Accreditation

    The Madison Area Technical College Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, CAAHEP, 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, 727.210.2350.

    In-Demand Career
    Medical Assisting is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States
  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

    Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

    • Progress toward your specific requirements
    • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

    If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

    First Semester
    31-509-301
    2 credits
    31-509-302
    3 credits
    31-509-303
    2 credits
    31-509-304
    4 credits
    31-501-101
    3 credits
    Second Semester
    31-509-308
    2 credits
    31-509-305
    2 credits
    31-509-306
    3 credits
    31-509-310
    3 credits

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  • Admission

    Apply Now – Secure Your Spot in Pre-Program!

    This program operates on a petition process. To be eligible to enroll in program classes, students must first complete petition requirements and go through the petition process.

    Before submitting an application, be sure to:

    • Review the Petition section.
    • Review the admission requirements for deadlines, materials, and requirements.
    • Estimated Wait Time: Up to 0-1 year wait time between acceptance into pre-program and the start of core classes. The estimated time to enter the core program is subject to change based on the variable number of students ready to petition each semester.
    • Make sure you can meet the program’s essential functions safely, reliably and efficiently within the scope of practice. If you need accommodations, contact our Disability Resource Services office.  

    Additional Notes

    Students are required to meet the current admission requirements, petition requirements, and complete the petition process. Requirements are subject to change based on updates to accreditation requirements or Madison College program assessment data.


    Beginning Fall 2026 – Secure Your Spot on the Waiting List!

    This program operates on a waiting list. To be eligible to enroll in program classes, students must first complete academic preparedness requirements and go through the declaration process.

    Before submitting an application, be sure to:

    • Review the Waiting List section.
    • Review the admission requirements for deadlines, materials, and requirements.
    • Estimated Wait Time: Up to 0-1 year wait time between when students are core ready and when they become eligible to enroll in program classes. This timeline may vary depending on how many students complete the declaration process each semester.
    • Program Capacity: 36 spots each Fall semester.
    • Make sure you can meet the program’s essential functions safely, reliably and efficiently within the scope of practice. If you need accommodations, contact our Disability Resource Services office.  

    Need help? Learn more about the Madison College experience and get support with your application. 

    Start your application today and take the next step toward your career goals! 

    Additional Notes

    Students are required to meet the current admission requirements, academic preparedness requirements, and complete the declaration process. Requirements are subject to change based on updates to accreditation requirements or Madison College program assessment data.

    Questions?

    Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

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  • Waiting List

    Beginning Fall 2026

    This program uses a waiting list to manage program admission due to capacity limitations and program demand. This means there are typically more applicants than there are open seats in the program. A waiting list helps us manage applications in a way that is fair and transparent.  

    This program has academic preparedness requirements that must be completed before beginning core classes. When you’ve completed all academic preparedness requirements, you will complete the declaration process.  

    Pre-core students can run their Degree Progress Report to confirm which academic preparedness requirements are satisfied/not satisfied and view specific ways to satisfy requirements. 

    Mandatory workshop in Brightspace

    Prerequisites:

    • English and Reading (testing, college coursework or bachelor's degree)

    Questions? 

    Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210

  • Petition

    This program uses a petition process to manage program admission due to capacity limitations and program demand. This means there are typically more applicants than there are open seats in the program. A petition process helps us manage applications in a way that is fair and transparent.

    This program has petition requirements that must be completed before beginning core classes. When you’ve completed all petition requirements, you will complete the petition process.  

    Pre-program students can run their Degree Progress Report to confirm which petition requirements are satisfied/not satisfied and view specific ways to satisfy requirements.

    Mandatory workshop in Brightspace

    Prerequisites:

    • English and Reading (testing, college coursework or bachelor's degree)

    Petitioning

    Review the Petition Process for details on how and when to petition.

    After Petitioning

    If awarded a seat, you will receive instructions regarding the below required items. If you do not complete the required items, it may result in losing your seat and starting the application process from the beginning. 

    • Enrollment in core program courses. Students who are awarded a seat are expected to start the core program courses for the awarded term. Students who choose not to begin the core program courses or are not able to begin core program courses may be discontinued from pre-program status.
    • Students who are awarded a seat will receive instructions for additional Medical Assistant requirements.

    Questions?

    Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

  • Career Outcomes

    After completing the Medical Assistant program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

    • Perform medical office administrative functions
    • Provide patient care in accordance with regulations, policies, laws and patient rights
    • Perform medical laboratory procedures
    • Demonstrate professionalism in a healthcare setting
    • Demonstrate safety and emergency practices in a healthcare setting

    Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination immediately after graduation.

    In accordance with the policies of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), Madison College submits data to measure outcomes for our program. Data is reported for 2023 cohort year on the 2024 MAERB Annual Report Form. Access to the full report is available upon request.

    The medical assisting program at Madison Area Technical College (Madison, WI) has a 5-year average retention rate of 88% for 2019-2023.

    The medical assisting program at Madison Area Technical College (Madison, WI) has a 5-year average job placement rate of 85% for 2019-2023. 

    The medical assisting program at Madison Area Technical College (Madison, WI) has a 5-year average exam pass rate of 89% for 2019-2023.

    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      202220232024
      Number of Program Graduates404037
      Number of Surveys Sent404037
      Number of Surveys Returned343222
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment312821
      Percent Available for Employment91.2%87.5%95.5%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market8.8%9.4%4.5%
      Available for Employment

      202220232024
      Graduates Employed312820
      Percent of Graduates Employed100.0%100.0%95.2%
      Employed in Related Occupation292619
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation93.5%92.9%95.0%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation221
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation6.5%7.1%5.0%
      Employed - No Response000
      Percent Employed - No Response0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Seeking Employment001
      Percent Seeking Employment0.0%0.0%4.8%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      202220232024
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.53.53.7
      Number of Satisfaction Responses333021
      Very Satisfied (4)201615
      Percent Very Satisfied60.6%53.3%71.4%
      Satisfied (3)12145
      Percent Satisfied36.4%46.7%23.8%
      Unsatisfied (2)001
      Percent Unsatisfied0.0%0.0%4.8%
      Very Unsatisfied (1)
      Percent Very Unsatisfied3.0%0.0%0.0%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      202220232024
      Number of Primary Reason Responses343222
      Preparation for Getting a Job
      Percent Preparation for Getting a Job
      Career Change
      Percent Career Change
      Improvement of Existing Skills
      Percent Improvement of Existing Skills
      Preparation for Further Education
      Percent Preparation for Further Education
      Personal Interest
      Percent Personal Interest
      Other
      Percent Other0.0%0.0%0.0%
      When Employment was Obtained

      202220232024
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses312820
      Before Enrollment333
      Percent Before Enrollment9.7%10.7%15.0%
      While Attending the College1277
      Percent While Attending the College38.7%25.0%35.0%
      After Training at the College161810
      Percent After Training at the College51.6%64.3%50.0%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      202220232024
      Number of Employment Location Responses312920
      In College District202217
      Percent In College District64.5%75.9%85.0%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District1163
      Percent of In Wisconsin35.5%20.7%15.0%
      Outside of Wisconsin000
      Percent Outside Wisconsin0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Employer Location Unknown010
      Percent Location Unknown0.0%3.4%0.0%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend202220232024
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count172214
      Average Monthly Wage$3,222$3,461$3,596
      Average Hourly Wage$18.74$20.12$20.91
      Average Work Hours per Week39.239.739.3
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count934
      Average Hourly Wage$18.79$19.57$22.05
      Average Work Hours per Week28.427.027.5
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      Access Community Health CenterCertified Medical Assistant
      Access Community Health CenterMedical Assistant
      Dean Health SystemsMedical AssistantPortage
      Divine Savior HealthcareCertified Medical AssistantPortage
      Group Health CooperativeMedical Assistant
      Prairie Clinic SCCertified Medical AssistantSauk City
      SSM Fond du Lac Regional ClinicCertified Medical AssistantFond du Lac2
      SSM HealthCertified Medical Assistant
      SSM HealthCertified Medical AssistantBaraboo
      SSM HealthCertified Medical AssistantBrodhead
      UW HealthMedical Assistant
      UW Health Hospital & ClinicsMedical AssistantVerona
      UW Health Hospital & ClinicsCertified Medical Assistant
      UW Health Hospital & ClinicsMedical Assistant
      UW Health Hospital & ClinicsMedical Technician
      UW Health Kidney ClinicCertified Medical Assistant
      Wildwood Family ClinicCertified Medical Assistant

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      ** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

      *** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu

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Health Building, 141

1705 Hoffman Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

healthsciences@madisoncollege.edu
608.616.1250

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