Medical Assistant Program at Wallace Community College

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Wallace Community College’s highly-rated (4.4) AAS Medical Assisting program in Dothan offers robust, CAAHEP-accredited training leading directly to the in-demand CMA credential.

This resource 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 WCC

Wallace Community College (WCC), a trusted institution serving the Dothan and greater Wiregrass area, offers a robust Medical Assisting program leading to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. This comprehensive training is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and clinical skills crucial for excelling in the dynamic healthcare industry and becoming pivotal members of any medical team.

Certification and Accreditation Success

The primary professional goal of the program is successful certification. Graduates are thoroughly prepared and strongly encouraged to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certifying Board examination to earn the highly sought-after Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.

The WCC program boasts a strong track record, maintaining continuous accreditation since 1994, and has been recently reaffirmed through 2031 by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Program Highlights and Contact Information

• Concurrent Certifications: Enrolled students have the unique option to concurrently pursue short certificate options to gain specialized skills, including Phlebotomy, EKG Technician, or Certified Medical Administrative Assistant.
• Career Outlook: Career prospects for CMAs are excellent throughout Alabama, reflecting the ongoing demand for skilled medical professionals.
• Important Note: Individuals with felony convictions should inquire about AAMA waiver policies.

For details on course descriptions, program costs, and admission information, please contact Program Director Cherie Willis at 334-556-2427.

WCC’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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