Medical Assistant

42

Recent Graduates

There are 42 recent graduates of this Madison College program.

99%

Student Satisfaction

99% of our recent graduates report they are satisfied with their Madison College education.

$33k

Annual Salary

Our recent graduates of this program reported an average starting salary of $33,144.

Data source: Graduate Summary Report

Technical Diploma

Program Number: 315091

Credits: 33

Area of Study: Health Sciences

Delivery Method: Some Online

Program completed online and in person

Financial Aid Available

Estimated Program Cost:

Tuition - $4,583.70
Materials/Supplemental Costs
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$853.09
Other Costs
-
$238.00
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Total Estimated Program Costs*:
$5,674.79
Overview

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 Education programs. Please review the Caregiver Background Check information on the School of Health Education Forms and Policies.

Medical Assistant students can attend full or part time.

Medical Assistant program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

  • Madison - Truax; classes are offered Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program. 

Medical Assistant
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Admission

Admission

To Apply


Students need to complete the petition process to get into core-program classes for this program. Before submitting an application, it’s important to review the Petition Process webpage which also includes estimated wait times for each program.

After Acceptance

Once you have been accepted in a pre-program status, your next step is to complete the Medical Assistant Petition Requirements.

                 Fall 2020 and Spring 2021                    Fall 2021 and Spring 2022                                                         

Questions?

Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2020-2021 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

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

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.

Outcomes

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 2017 cohort year on the 2019 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 retention rate of 93.7% for the admission cohort in 2017.

 

The medical assisting program at Madison Area Technical College (Madison, WI) has an exam pass rate of 84.0% for the graduates in 2017.

Careers

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

 

  • Graduate Summary
    Graduate Report Summary Overview

    		201720182019
    Number of Program Graduates476442
    Number of Surveys Sent476441
    Number of Surveys Returned354932
    Percent of Surveys Returned74.50%76.60%78.00%
    Available for Employment264227
    Percent Available for Employment74.30%85.70%84.40%
    Not in Labor Market975
    Percent Not in Labor Market25.70%14.30%15.60%
    Available for Employment

    		201720182019
    Graduates Employed254025
    Percent of Graduates Employed96.20%95.20%92.60%
    Employed in Related Occupation243623
    Percent Employed in Related Occupation96.00%90.00%92.00%
    Employed in Unrelated Occupation142
    Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation4.00%10.00%8.00%
    Employed - No Response000
    Percent Employed - No Response0.00%0.00%0.00%
    Seeking Employment122
    Percent Seeking Employment3.80%4.80%7.40%
    Reaction To Training at Madison College

    		201720182019
    Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.63.63.9
    Number of Satisfaction Responses314528
    Very Satisfied (4)183025
    Percent Very Satisfied58.10%66.70%89.30%
    Satisfied (3)13143
    Percent Satisfied41.90%31.10%10.70%
    Unsatisfied (2)000
    Percent Unsatisfied0.00%0.00%0.00%
    Very Unsatisfed (1)010
    Percent Very Unsatisfied0.00%2.20%0.00%
    Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

    		201720182019
    Number of Primary Reason Responses354932
    Preparation for Getting a Job11197
    Percent Preparation for Getting a Job31.40%38.80%21.90%
    Career Change121515
    Percent Career Change34.30%30.60%46.90%
    Improvement of Existing Skills010
    Percent Improvement of Existing Skills0.00%2.00%0.00%
    Preparation for Further Education10118
    Percent Preparation for Further Education28.60%22.40%25.00%
    Personal Interest231
    Percent Personal Interest5.70%6.10%3.10%
    Other001
    Percent Other0.00%0.00%3.10%
    When Employment was Obtained

    		201720182019
    Number of When Employment Obtained Responses254025
    Before Enrollment042
    Percent Before Enrollment0.00%10.00%8.00%
    While Attending the College333
    Percent While Attending the College12.00%7.50%12.00%
    After Training at the College223320
    Percent After Training at the College88.00%82.50%80.00%
    Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

    		201720182019
    Number of Employment Location Responses254025
    In College District193121
    Percent In College District76.00%77.50%84.00%
    In Wisconsin, Not in District684
    Percent of In Wisconsin24.00%20.00%16.00%
    Outside of Wisconsin000
    Percent Outside Wisconsin0.00%0.00%0.00%
    Employer Location Unknown010
    Percent Location Unknown0.00%2.50%0.00%
    Salary Trend
    Salary Trend201720182019
    Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count173121
    Average Monthly Wage$2,732 $2,696 $2,762
    Average Hourly Wage$15.88 $15.67 $16.06
    Average Work Hours per Week39.63939.8
    Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count432
    Average Hourly Wage$20.23 $14.86 $17.38
    Average Work Hours per Week25.528.332
  • Graduate Employers
    Graduate Employers for academic year: 2019
    Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions
    Aurora Hospital Medical Assistant Summit
    Divine Savior Healthcare Certified Medical Assistant Portage
    Group Health Cooperative Care Team Specialist
    Gundersen Health System Certified Medical Assistant La Crosse
    Gunderson Lutheran Hospital Certified Medical Assistant La Crosse
    SSM Health Urgent Care Certified Medical Assistant
    UW Health Certified Medical Assistant 2
    UW Health Medical Assistant 2
    UW Health East Clinic Medical Assistant 2
    UW Health Hospital & Clinics Certified Medical Assistant
    UW Health Hospital & Clinics Certified Medical Assistant Monona 2
    UW Health Hospital & Clinics Medical Assistant 2
    UW Health West Clinic Certified Medical Assistant 2
    UW Health West Clinic Medical Assistant
    UW Hospital And Clinics Medical Assistant 2
    Wildwood Family Clinic Certified 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 techconnect@madisoncollege.edu

Resources

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, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350.