Medical Assistant Certificate

MWTEC Program

This program is offered in partnership with Southwestern Michigan College through the Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC) EPiC Consortium. Students will complete cognitive coursework online, and lab and clinical work at a local facility. Cohorts begin in the Fall semester; please contact a Health advisor or visit https://www.mwtec.org/med-asst-program for more information.

Due to the collaborative nature of the program, the tuition and fees for the program follow the MWTEC established tuition and fees. Rates and program cost sheets can be found here.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

West Shore Community College has elected to opt in to the early rescission of the Gainful Employment regulations, as permitted by the US Department of Education.

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Courses by Placement/Transfer

The following courses may be recommended for your program through the placement process or transfer evaluation. Advisors can assist you to integrate these into your program of study during your first semester at West Shore. Contact Student Services at 231.843.5510.

FYS 101 - First‐Year Seminar 2 credit hrs (Recommended for all first-time college students)
ENG 098 - Writing Essentials 3 credit hrs (May be recommended if ENG 111 is required for the program)
MTH 021 - Algebra Essentials 2 credit hrs OR MTH 023 - Statistics Essentials 2 credit hrs OR MTH 025 - Quantitative Reasoning Essentials 2 credit hrs (May be recommended to support success in college-level math)

Program of Study

Fall Semester

ALH 104 - Medical Terminology 3 credit hrs (may be completed at WSCC)
MEDA 210 Clinical Procedures 5 credit hrs
MEDA 212 MA Diagnostic Lab and Procedures 4 credit hrs

Total: 12 Credit Hrs | 12 Contact Hrs

Winter Semester

ANP 118 - Introduction to the Human Body 4 credit hrs (taken at WSCC)
MEDA 220 Medical Office Administration 3 credit hrs
MEDA 245 Medical Assisting Internship 4 credit hrs
MEDA 251 Medical Assisting Seminar 1 credit hr

Total: 12 Credit Hrs | 13 Contact Hrs

Certificate Total: 24 Credit Hrs | 25 Contact Hrs

Prior to clinical experience in the Medical Assistant courses, a criminal background invenstigation will be required of students. Any negative factors in students’ backgrounds may limit placement in courses. Attempts will be made to adjust for this limitation, but if accommodations cannot be made, continuation in the Medical Assistant courses will not be allowed. Also, a current American Heart Association (AHA) Provider BLS card is required.