College of Marin, Health Sciences: Medical Assisting Program

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Program Information

The Medical Assisting Program at College of Marin provides the opportunity for the development of basic, entry-level skills necessary for employment in a clinical/medical office environment. The program is offered at the Indian Valley Campus. Students may elect to complete an Associate of Science Degree or one of three career certificates: Administrative and Clinical Certificate, Clinical Certificate, or Administrative Certificate. The certificate options require a minimum of two semesters to complete. Students may enter in the fall or spring semester and may take courses on a part-time basis. The AS Degree requires, in addition, the general education courses at the college.

Employment Opportunities

Your education provides you with the knowledge and essential skills required to practice in a wide variety of settings. MA's are employed in acute care and long term care hospitals, community agencies, home care agencies, doctor's offices, and clinics. For more information, view the Employment Forecast.

Enrollment Procedures

No Medical Assisting program application procedure is required, however it is advisable to make an appointment with the counselor (Letta Hlavachek at 415-485-9432).

MEDA 210L - EXTERNSHIP

MEDA 210L - Letter to Students

Physical Examination Form -MEDA - Spring 2013

NOTE:

THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT LEVELS OF CPR AND EACH LEVEL HAS INCREASING RESPONSIBILITIES.

CPR CLASSES OFFERED FOR THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENT.

Transfer & Challenge

The students are provided the opportunity to obtain credit for Medical Assisting courses through "credit by exams".

Program Cost Visit link

College of Marin offers a broad program of financial aid to assist students who meet the economic guidelines with their educational expenses.

Advisory Committee

An advisory committee composed of health care professionals, and local citizens work with the College in planning the course of study to meet the needs of the community.

Other important numbers

Admissions	415. 457. 8811 x7722
Bookstore	415. 485. 9394
Counseling Office	415. 485 .9432
Financial Aid	415. 485 .9409
Student Health Center	415. 485. 9458
Testing Office	415. 485. 9469
MA Program	415. 883. 2211 x 8536

Medical Assisting webpage
Technical Contact: Joan Rinaldi, Administrative Assistant for Health Science Dept., 415-485-9319
Content Responsible: Rosalind A. Hartman, RN, MS, Director of Health Sciences, 415-485-9326

College of Marin is one of 112 public community colleges in California and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Approximately 10,000 credit and noncredit students enroll each fall and spring semester. Classes also are offered during the summer.

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