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*Medical Assisting Program Sees Growth*

 

*Medical Assisting Program Sees Growth*
 
 
 
When the 2016 fall semester began in August at Panola College, the largest
class of Medical Assistant students to date was admitted to begin their
education. The Medical Assisting (MA) program began in the fall of 2012
with eleven associate degree students and nine certificate students. The
program has since grown to 94 students, more than a 400% increase.
According to the Department of Labor, “the employment of medical assistants
is projected to grow 23% between 2014 and 2024.”
 
Panola College offers medical assisting students the opportunity to earn
either a two semester Administrative Medical Assisting Certificate or a
Clinical Associate of Applied Science degree. Students are eligible to take
a credentialing exam for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
(CMAA) after earning the certificate or for the Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant (CCMA) after earning the degree. Medical Assisting graduates of
Panola College generally find work in outpatient or ambulatory care
facilities, such as physicians’ offices or clinics. MAs are cross-trained
to perform administrative and clinical duties. Contact Panola College at
903-694-4524 for more information about the Medical Assisting program.

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