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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
- Program Handbook (pdf)
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.
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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.
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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.
- View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements
- There is currently 0-1 year 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.
- During the course of the program, you must demonstrate the ability to perform these essential functions safely, reliably and efficiently within the scope of practice. If you need accommodations to help you perform these functions, contact our Disability Resource Services office.
- Learn more about the Madison College experience and get help with the admissions process
After Acceptance
Once you have been accepted in a pre-program status, your next step is to complete the Petition Requirements. See the Petition information in the next section.
Additional Notes
Students are required to meet the current admission and petition requirements. 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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Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Medical Assistant career.
- View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements
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Petition
After Admission (Petition Requirements)
Run a Degree Progress Report to confirm which pre-program requirements are satisfied/not satisfied and specific ways to satisfy requirements.
Complete the Petition Requirements for Medical Assistant. Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. A grade of C- will not be accepted.
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Prerequisites:
- English and Reading (testing, college coursework or bachelor's degree)
Petitioning
This program petitions for entry into the following term:
- Fall - Petition window opens on April 1
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.
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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.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2022 2023 2024 Number of Program Graduates 40 40 37 Number of Surveys Sent 40 40 37 Number of Surveys Returned 34 32 22 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 31 28 21 Percent Available for Employment 91.2% 87.5% 95.5% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 8.8% 9.4% 4.5% Available for Employment
2022 2023 2024 Graduates Employed 31 28 20 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% 100.0% 95.2% Employed in Related Occupation 29 26 19 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 93.5% 92.9% 95.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 2 2 1 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 6.5% 7.1% 5.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 0 0 1 Percent Seeking Employment 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.5 3.5 3.7 Number of Satisfaction Responses 33 30 21 Very Satisfied (4) 20 16 15 Percent Very Satisfied 60.6% 53.3% 71.4% Satisfied (3) 12 14 5 Percent Satisfied 36.4% 46.7% 23.8% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 1 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Number of Primary Reason Responses 34 32 22 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 Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2022 2023 2024 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 31 28 20 Before Enrollment 3 3 3 Percent Before Enrollment 9.7% 10.7% 15.0% While Attending the College 12 7 7 Percent While Attending the College 38.7% 25.0% 35.0% After Training at the College 16 18 10 Percent After Training at the College 51.6% 64.3% 50.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2022 2023 2024 Number of Employment Location Responses 31 29 20 In College District 20 22 17 Percent In College District 64.5% 75.9% 85.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 11 6 3 Percent of In Wisconsin 35.5% 20.7% 15.0% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 1 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% Salary Trend 2022 2023 2024 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 17 22 14 Average Monthly Wage $3,222 $3,461 $3,596 Average Hourly Wage $18.74 $20.12 $20.91 Average Work Hours per Week 39.2 39.7 39.3 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 9 3 4 Average Hourly Wage $18.79 $19.57 $22.05 Average Work Hours per Week 28.4 27.0 27.5 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Access Community Health Center Certified Medical Assistant Access Community Health Center Medical Assistant Dean Health Systems Medical Assistant Portage Divine Savior Healthcare Certified Medical Assistant Portage Group Health Cooperative Medical Assistant Prairie Clinic SC Certified Medical Assistant Sauk City SSM Fond du Lac Regional Clinic Certified Medical Assistant Fond du Lac 2 SSM Health Certified Medical Assistant SSM Health Certified Medical Assistant Baraboo SSM Health Certified Medical Assistant Brodhead UW Health Medical Assistant UW Health Hospital & Clinics Medical Assistant Verona UW Health Hospital & Clinics Certified Medical Assistant UW Health Hospital & Clinics Medical Assistant UW Health Hospital & Clinics Medical Technician UW Health Kidney Clinic Certified Medical Assistant Wildwood Family Clinic Certified Medical Assistant * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
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