Division of Health Sciences
This program is designed to prepare learners for a sustainable and rewarding career in healthcare, as an integral part of a dynamic, patient-centered team. The Medical Assistant program offers training in blood drawing (phlebotomy) electrocardiograms (EKGs), injections, vital signs and blood pressures, and pharmacology. Training in clinical, laboratory and administrative skills gives endless possibilities for a successful, sustainable career. This is an excellent program to gain skills for entry-level employment into a hospital, doctor’s office, rehabilitative center or any medical specialty.
As a hybrid program, most courses are asynchronous online, except for MO 106 and MO 107 offered on the Framingham Campus and MO 108 (160 hours) offered during the daytime hours at a clinical affiliate. Upon completion of all courses, learners will be eligible to take a national certification exam.
Upon successful completion, the Certificate in Medical Assistant is awarded
Program Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes available by clicking here.
Admission Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent, or Associate Degree or higher.
MassBay Placement into EN 101 or completion of EN 98 with a grade of C or higher.
MassBay Placement into MA 98 or completion of MA 95 with a grade of C or higher.
Successful completion of Reading Assessment Test with a score of 246 or higher.
Medical Assistant students are required to attend the mandatory new student orientation prior to the start of class.
Required Pre-Clinical Documentation
- Students in the program are required to obtain certain immunization and health records and submit documentation thereof by published deadlines. A complete list of the required immunizations can be found on Division of Health Sciences’ web pages of the MassBay website by clicking the link, Health and Background Check Requirements. Immunization requirements are in accordance with clinical site requirements and Massachusetts state law. If the student does not meet the initial published deadline, the student will not be eligible to attend the internship/capstone rotation and will not be able complete the program.
- The student must complete the CORI/SORI (Criminal/Sex Offender Record Information) to authorize a search of conviction and pending criminal case information under Standard Required Level 1 by DCJIS (Department of Criminal Justice Information Services). The CORI/SORI completion process is part of the New Student Orientation. If there is a finding of criminal convictions or “open cases,” the student will be ineligible to participate in the Health Sciences Program. A National County Criminal Background check will be conducted as part of the student’s completion of the clinical requirements. More information is available on the Division of Health Sciences pages on the MassBay website.
- Proof of CPR Certification: The Basic Life Support Provider Card (from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross) is required for clinical placement.
More information is available on the Medical Assistant Program pages on the MassBay website.