The Medical Assisting Certificate program is unique to the University of Cincinnati. In just two semesters, the Medical Assisting Certificate program allows the student an opportunity to complete a technical certificate program while earning college credit in a profession that is in high demand.
Completing the Medical Assisting Certificate Program through the University of Cincinnati provides the graduate a quality education that is affordable and versatile.
The Medical Assisting Certificate program is designed to prepare medical assistants who are completent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Students are prepared for a career as a health professional in a physician's office, clinic, or urgent care (ambulatory) setting. To meet the program objectives, the curriculum provides a rigorous foundation in clinical, patient care, and office administration courses. Clinical and patient care courses include introduction to anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, clinical techniques, laboratory procedures, and physician assisting procedures for various types of ambulatory medical settings. Administrative courses include study in medical office procedures, computers, and oral and written communication.
Successful certificate program graduates are eligible and required to take a highly regarded, nationally recognized credentialing exam (CMA (AAMA)). The CMA (AAMA) is the gold standard of the profession.
The faculty have many years of experience in the medical field and in the educational process. The program curriculum is up to date on the educational needs of the medical assistant and reflects current industry standards.