Medical Assistant, Diploma in St. Louis

Our Medical Assistant (MA) diploma program offers students a chance to receive a well-rounded curriculum that includes both general education and occupational courses. By combining academics with hands-on training, we are able to ensure that our students graduate with the knowledge and competencies needed to work effectively alongside doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Similar to our Associate in Applied Science program, diploma students will receive training in a variety of practical skills including:

• Obtaining vital signs
• Documenting patient history
• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• Drawing blood (phlebotomy)
• Utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Assisting providers with various specialty examinations

Graduate Opportunities

Our Medical Assistant diploma program prepares graduates to become in-demand employee candidates in physicians’ offices, hospitals, clinics and outpatient medical facilities.

CMA (AAMA) Certification

Upon successful completion of the Medical Assistant program, graduates are eligible to apply for approval to take a national Certified Medical Assistant examination (AAMA) to become a Certified Medical Assistant.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Medical Assistants, on the Internet at

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm

Program Length:  Days/Evenings – 36 Weeks

Semester 1

Semester 2

Program Totals:  730 hours; 32 credits

Some courses may be offered online.

The Medical Assistant, Diploma Program is approved to be offered at both the City and County campuses.

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