Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Milwaukee Career College prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Milwaukee Career College

3077 N Mayfair Rd Ste 300, Milwaukee, WI

History

Milwaukee Career College was founded on December 1, 2002 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally a company offering various training programs for computer applications, the company was purchased and the operations and space were expanded to offer medical occupations training programs.

Academics

MCC offers two diploma programs to prepare an individual for careers as a medical assistant or pharmacy technician. Both programs offer expedient educational courses designed to quickly introduce students to the workplace. The programs will take approximately 30 weeks to complete and are designed to prepare students for certification examinations.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admission to MCC requires the submission of a completed application and an interview with a school representative. It is recommended you visit the campus or call and set up an appointment.

Financial aid is available to students interested in attending MCC. It is recommended that students out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and visit the financial aid office for assistance.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Milwaukee Career College offers a less than one year certificate program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $31950

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).