Medical Assistant Program at Connecticut State Community College-Norwalk Campus

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The CAAHEP accredited Medical Assisting Certificate from CT State’s Norwalk Campus offers 31 credits of multi-skilled training and stackable credentials toward an Associate Degree.

This page provides up-to-date program costs, graduation and employment data, accreditation details, contact information, and interactive resources such as Google Reviews, Maps, and Campus Videos.

CMA AAMA: Medical Assistant Program Overview at NCC

The Medical Assisting Certificate (MDAS-CC) program, offered through CT State Community College, including the Norwalk and Housatonic (Bridgeport) campuses, provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking entry-level roles as multi-skilled healthcare practitioners. This 31-total credit certificate is designed to prepare students for positions in medical offices, hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and hospice care throughout the region.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum balances administrative and clinical skills, featuring required courses such as MDAS 1025 Medical Terminology, MDAS 1012 Medical Insurance and Billing, MDAS 1033 Clinical Medical Assisting, and MDAS 2045 Clinical Laboratory Procedures. The program culminates with the MDAS 2095 Practicum/Externship, offering essential hands-on experience. A key outcome is eligibility to apply for a national medical assisting certification examination upon successful completion.

Progression and Stackable Credentials

To maintain progress, students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all MED courses. The program offers stackable credentials, allowing graduates to transition into the Associate Degree program with at least half of the required credits already earned.

Accreditation and Career Focus

The program has maintained continuing accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) since 2003, demonstrating its high standards. With a strong job outlook projecting significant growth for medical assistants due to the aging population, this certificate, overseen by Program Director Maohlicia Carolus (203-857-7213), provides a solid pathway to a stable career in the Connecticut healthcare sector.

NCC’s Medical Assistant Program Data

Our Data

Our Medical Assistant Program Data is carefully researched and curated from the following government and higher education organizations.

• CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) – CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor for health sciences education and the official medical assisting program accreditor for the National CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam.
• IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) – A comprehensive database of U.S. colleges and universities.
• Peterson’s Database – Includes detailed college information and their Distance Learning Licensed Data Set.
• College Scorecard – A U.S. Department of Education tool offering key statistics on college costs, graduation rates, and student outcomes.
• NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) – The primary federal source for data and analysis on education in the U.S. such as cost of tuition. Our data shows average cost of tuition and fees for Public 2 year institutions per state.
• BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) – May 2024 Occupational Outlook Handbook Medical Assistants Data for Salary and Employment. Our data shows the mean annual salary and the total number of employed MAs per state.

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