This program is designed for the individual who needs to acquire employment sooner rather than later. Developed to provide the skills necessary to become a well-qualified Medical Assistant, you will complete the program and sit for the industry-recognized Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam in some cases in less than six months! Once hired you will start earning a very good salary and, in most cases enjoy full benefits! Depending upon your situation and the time you can commit to the program, you can:
Where does HACC hold classes?
HACC currently offers this noncredit Medical Assistant program at the Harrisburg Campus/Midtown 1 Center and Lancaster Campus.
When is this program offered?
Classes are scheduled to begin two to three times a year at the Harrisburg/Midtown 1 Center. The Lancaster classes begin in 2020 and will be evening classes.
The part-time, evening program will take under nine months to complete (depending upon clinical site availability) and the full-time, day program can be completed in under six months.
How much does the program cost?
$5,740 (includes textbooks and certification exam fee)
What are the program admission criteria?
Where can I get more information?
Download the Medical Assistant/Workforce Development program flyer which includes requirements, costs, etc.
Who can I contact for more information or to enroll?
For more information or if you have questions, you can email Healthcare Education staff at nchealth@hacc.edu or call 717-221-1348. An interview is required prior to registering for this program.
The entire Medical Assisting CREDIT program is offered during the day and in the evening at our Harrisburg Campus and during the evening at our Gettysburg Campus. Spring 2025 the program will also be offered during the day at the York campus! Contact Debra Beaver, program director, debeaver@hacc.edu, 717-221-1326 today to schedule an advising appointment - required for all students before applying for clinicals.
Search for MA classes: https://banxeappprod.hacc.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/classSearch/classSearch
Link to MA Program Facebook page
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Application:
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Download Estimated Expenses (pdf).
Students in the Medical Assisting Program sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam through America Medical Technologists.
American Medical Technologists is a nationally-recognized, not-for-profit certifying agency for health practitioners who meet entry-level education, experience, and examination requirements. Compliance with eligibility requirements results in the issuance of a certificate and membership in American Medical Technologists (AMT). © 1992, American Medical Technologists.
Harrisburg Area Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Program Admission Criteria - This is a rolling admission program (until full). Admission to the college doesn't guarantee admission to the clinical component of the program. Work with your advisor and the program director to apply to the clinical/core component of the program.
Minimum Criteria to Apply:
Students will be considered for admission into the medical assisting courses who have:
Advising: You are required to meet with the program director before you can submit and intent to enroll in the MA clinical courses. Debra Beaver Call 717-221-1326 to schedule appointment.
Program goals are to prepare students to:
Visit http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/36/Medical_Assistant
Visit the America Medical Technologists - www.americanmedtech.org/Medical-Assistant
Please contact an Admissions Counselor, by phone at 800-ABC-HACC, or by email at start@hacc.edu
Debra Beaver NRCMA, AAS, AHI, Program Director, Medical Assisting, debeaver@hacc.edu, 717-221-1326
Medical Assisting Program Office:
HACC Harrisburg Campus
Blocker Hall 101
One HACC Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-221-1326
What is the difference between the two programs?
The credit program
The Workforce Development (noncredit) program
What does a medical assistant do?