Medical Assisting Certificate Program Application Information

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The medical assisting program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment as a medical assistant. “The curriculum is designed to prepare competent entry level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains” (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs). The program is designed to coordinate classroom and laboratory experience with practical experience in a healthcare facility such as the physician’s office. Medical assistants are multi-skilled allied health professionals who perform a wide range of roles in physicians’ offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. They are proficient in a multitude of clinical and administrative tasks and are widely viewed by doctors as vital members of the healthcare delivery team.

Classes are offered during the day with some courses offered in the evening on a limited basis. Most classes generally meet one or two days per week in Health Professions classrooms/laboratories.
In addition to classroom and laboratory experience, the program includes an office practicum in a healthcare facility.
Students who successfully complete all program courses qualify for a Certificate of Program Completion and are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination conducted by the certifying board of the American Association of Medical Assistants.
The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Application Requirements

The Medical Assisting (MA) Program requires students to complete a specific list of requirements before being officially admitted into the program. Students are listed in a pre-program code while the application requirements are being met. The full program start date and implementation of the program code may be dependent on space availability. To be admitted to the program the student must complete the following:

1. Apply to Schoolcraft College	Apply to Schoolcraft College online at schoolcraft.edu/apply.
2. Transcripts	It is recommended you request official undergraduate transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing college or university to Schoolcraft College. To confirm that transcripts have been received, contact the Answer Center at 734-462-4426.
3. Academic Advising and Assessment	This program requires minimum assessment levels or coursework in the areas of math, reading, and writing. Students should have placement scores (Computer Placement Test, ACT, or SAT) submitted prior to meeting with an academic advisor. Students with prior college-level work or a degree may be exempt from placement testing. The Computer Placement Test (CPT) is taken in the Testing Center. ACT or SAT scores must be less than three years old. Contact the Academic Advising at 734-462-4429 to make an appointment.
4. College Prerequisite Coursework	Complete BIOL 105 - Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent. Complete Basic Anatomy and Physiology with a grade of 2.0/C or better. Complete HIT 104 - Medical Terminology or equivalent. Complete Medical Terminology with a grade of 2.0/C or better. NOTE: Prior to the start of MA 175 and MA 180 these additional courses must be complete with a 2.0 or higher: CIS 120 , MA 115 , MA 134 , and MA 140 .
5. Apply to Medical Assisting Program	Meet with an Academic Advisor to complete the Medical Assisting Restricted Enrollment Change Form.

Open/Supporting Courses

Admission to the Medical Assisting Program is not necessary to register for the courses listed below. The following courses are open to all Schoolcraft students who have met the course prerequisite (see the Medical Assisting Certificate catalog page).

Estimate of Tuition and Fees

Medical Assisting Certificate
2024-2025
Program Credit Hours-	35

	Resident	Non-Resident	Out of State

Tuition:	$ 4,865.00	$ 7,000.00	$ 9,450.00
Registration Fees: ($44 per semester)	$ 176.00	$ 176.00	$ 176.00
Service Fees: ($9 per credit hour)	$ 315.00	$ 315.00	$ 315.00
Instructional Equipment Fees: ($11 per credit hour)	$ 385.00	$ 385.00	$ 385.00
Infrastructure Fees: ($9 per credit hour)	$ 315.00	$ 315.00	$ 315.00
Course and Learning Management Fees: ($12 per class)	$ 132.00	$ 132.00	$ 132.00
Lab Fees: (varies according to individual class)	$ 273.00	$ 273.00	$ 273.00
Excess Contact Hour Fees: (varies according to individual class)	$ 278.00	$ 278.00	$ 278.00

Additional Expenses:
Hepatitis B Vaccine	$ 150.00	$ 150.00	$ 150.00
Application Fee for Certification Exam (optional)	$ 235.00	$ 235.00	$ 235.00
Miscellaneous Expenses for Clinical Affiliation	$ 300.00	$ 300.00	$ 300.00
Liability Insurance (per fiscal year)	$ 20.00	$ 20.00	$ 20.00

Total	$ 7,444.00	$ 9,579.00	$ 12,029.00
The above figures are based on 2024-2025 rates and are subject to change. A Resident student is one whose legal residence is in the school District of Clarenceville, Garden City, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth-Canton or parts of Novi. All other students are Non-Residents.

Please Note:

Requirements for admission to the Medical Assisting Certificate are subject to change at any time.

Ready to get started! Download the Medical Assisting Certificate Student Checklist to get on track.
Ready to apply? Download the Application Form and schedule a meeting with your Advisor.

Please contact the Admissions and Welcome Center for updates on any applicable changes:

Phone: (734) 462-4683

Fax: (734) 462-4552

E-mail: admissions@schoolcraft.edu

Web: www.schoolcraft.edu

It is the policy of Schoolcraft College that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, creed, or handicap, be excluded from participating in, be denied benefits of, or be subject to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.