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Medical Assistant
40
Recent Graduates
There are 40 recent graduates of this Madison College program.
91%
Work Local
91% of our recent graduates work in Wisconsin.
$42k
Annual Salary
Our recent graduates of this program reported an average starting salary of $41,532.

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Medical Assistant
Program Number: 315091
Your Degree:
Technical Diploma
Area of Study:
Health Sciences
Delivery Method:
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
28 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 year
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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

    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.

    In-Demand Career
    Medical Assisting is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States
  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 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.

    First Semester
    31-509-301
    2 credits
    31-509-302
    3 credits
    31-509-303
    2 credits
    31-509-304
    4 credits
    31-501-101
    3 credits
    Second Semester
    31-509-308
    2 credits
    31-509-305
    2 credits
    31-509-306
    3 credits
    31-509-310
    3 credits

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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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  • 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:

    • Algebra (testing, college coursework or bachelor’s degree in a related biological science) 
    • 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.

  • 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 2022 cohort year on the 2023 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 89%.

    The medical assisting program at Madison Area Technical College (Madison, WI) has a 5-year average job placement rate of 83%. 

    The medical assisting program at Madison Area Technical College (Madison, WI) has a 5-year average exam pass rate of 89%.

    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      202120222023
      Number of Program Graduates354040
      Number of Surveys Sent354040
      Number of Surveys Returned293432
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment223128
      Percent Available for Employment75.9%91.2%87.5%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market20.7%8.8%9.4%
      Available for Employment

      202120222023
      Graduates Employed203128
      Percent of Graduates Employed90.9%100.0%100.0%
      Employed in Related Occupation182926
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation90.0%93.5%92.9%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation222
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation10.0%6.5%7.1%
      Employed - No Response000
      Percent Employed - No Response0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Seeking Employment200
      Percent Seeking Employment9.1%0.0%0.0%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      202120222023
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.83.53.5
      Number of Satisfaction Responses273330
      Very Satisfied (4)232016
      Percent Very Satisfied85.2%60.6%53.3%
      Satisfied (3)31214
      Percent Satisfied11.1%36.4%46.7%
      Unsatisfied (2)100
      Percent Unsatisfied3.7%0.0%0.0%
      Very Unsatisfied (1)
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.0%3.0%0.0%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      202120222023
      Number of Primary Reason Responses283432
      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 Other0.0%0.0%0.0%
      When Employment was Obtained

      202120222023
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses203128
      Before Enrollment033
      Percent Before Enrollment0.0%9.7%10.7%
      While Attending the College1127
      Percent While Attending the College5.0%38.7%25.0%
      After Training at the College191618
      Percent After Training at the College95.0%51.6%64.3%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      202120222023
      Number of Employment Location Responses213129
      In College District162022
      Percent In College District76.2%64.5%75.9%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District4116
      Percent of In Wisconsin19.0%35.5%20.7%
      Outside of Wisconsin000
      Percent Outside Wisconsin0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Employer Location Unknown101
      Percent Location Unknown4.8%0.0%3.4%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend202120222023
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count131722
      Average Monthly Wage$3,065$3,222$3,461
      Average Hourly Wage$17.82$18.74$20.12
      Average Work Hours per Week40.139.239.7
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count493
      Average Hourly Wage$18.76$18.79$19.57
      Average Work Hours per Week29.628.427.0
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      Agnesian Health CareCertified Medical AssistantFond du Lac
      Community Care ClinicLeft BlankOnalaska
      Dean Health SystemsMedical AssistantSun Prairie
      Fort Health & RehabilitationMedical AssistantFort Atkinson
      Group Health CooperativeMedical Assistant
      Group Health CooperativeLeft Blank2
      Physicians for WomenLeft Blank
      Prairie Clinic SCLeft BlankSauk City
      Sauk Prairie HealthcareMedical AssistantPrairie du Sac
      SSM Dean HealthLeft BlankJanesville
      SSM HealthMedical AssistantMonroe
      SSM HealthLeft BlankMonroe
      SSM HealthMedical Assistant2
      SSM HealthLeft BlankStoughton
      SSM HealthCertified Medical Assistant
      UW HealthMedical AssistantFitchburg
      UW HealthMedical Assistant3
      UW Health Hospitals & ClinicsMedical AssistantWindsor
      UW Health Hospitals & ClinicsMedical Assistant
      UW Health Hospitals & ClinicsMedical AssistantMonona
      UW Health West Towne ClinicMedical Assistant

      * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.

      ** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

      *** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu

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1705 Hoffman Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

healthsciences@madisoncollege.edu
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