Medical Assisting

Do you have what it takes to help doctors deliver compassionate and capable health care? You will gain real-life experience in our simulated medical office, and enter a field that will always be in demand. You will take courses in anatomy, learn clinical techniques and medical laboratory testing, and embark on an internship as a medical assistant.

Through our partnership with UPMC, your tuition may even be eligible for reimbursement after a successful work history. Our courses combine lectures with hands-on learning to maximize your training.

How would you like to learn to draw blood, prepare patients for exams, administer medications and injections or even assist with minor surgery? With our Medical Assisting degree, you can.

At Central Penn, you’ll learn from experts in the field about everything from bedside manners to patient care. This degree program will help you gain the skills necessary to work in a variety of healthcare facilities and assist doctors.

Annual Job Placement Report

The associate degree’s cumulative 2-year percentage from the program’s final 2023 annual report for job placement is 88.89%

Click here to view the essential functions and technical standards for MA students.

Disclaimer: Central Penn College cannot guarantee clinical placements for students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

2+2 Healthcare Management Pathway

Central Penn College’s healthcare associate degrees provide a strong foundation for a career in medicine, with the flexibility to bridge seamlessly into our Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management (HCM) degree. This innovative 2+2 pathway allows you to earn your associate degree in as little as 18 months + an internship, followed by a HCM in an additional year and a half, propelling you towards leadership roles in the dynamic healthcare industry.

Medical Assisting A.S.: Gain the skills to assist physicians in various clinical settings, preparing for a rewarding career while positioning yourself for future advancement in healthcare management.

Program offered

On-ground, hybrid

In the news

Central Penn College Launches Innovative 2+2 Pathway for Aspiring Healthcare Leaders

Central Penn College, a leader in career-focused healthcare education, today announced the launch of a new 2+2 bridge program to empower healthcare professionals to seamlessly

Central Penn College’s Medical Assisting Program Earns Perfect Percent Satisfaction and Placement Rates

Getting a perfect score in a test is an achievement. Earning a 100 percent score for 20 years in a row is virtually unheard of—but

UPMC and Central Penn College Partner to Support Medical Assisting Students

Under this partnership, medical assistant students who successfully complete the program and are hired by UPMC will receive payments equivalent to the full cost of

Courses

Medical Terminology and Pharmacology
Essentials of Anatomy
Medical Insurance
Allied Health Procedures
Diseases and Diagnostic Methods
Clinical Techniques
Medical Laboratory

Admissions Requirements Accreditations

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Careers you can pursue

Medical Assistant
Medical Office Assistant
Billing and Coding Aide

You will succeed if you are...

Compassionate
Good interpersonal skills
Flexible
Multi-tasker
Strong Work Ethic
Organized
Outgoing
Nonjudgmental

90.5%

90.5% of our graduates were employed in their chosen field or continuing their education within one year of graduation.

* Based on graduates whom we have information during a one-year period from 2021-22. It should be noted that 97.1% of graduates were employed in some capcity or continuing their education.

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