At a Glance
Medical Assistant

Health Occupations Division
Technical Diploma

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

This program does not have a waitlist. Students are admitted through a petition process. Please read all information through the links below.

What is the petitioning process? (PDF)
Am I ready to petition? (PDF)
Petition Packet (PDF)
Petition Window Dates (PDF)
Health Examination Packet (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions

A criteria considered in the petition process is verification of student residency. Selection will be based on residency and will be prioritized according to these criteria: Milwaukee Area Technical College District resident; State of Wisconsin resident; out-of-state resident.

Note: Assistance with petition packet paperwork will not be provided once petition windows have opened.

Campus:
Downtown Milwaukee (day/evening): 414-297-MATC
Bilingual Spanish and Bilingual Hmong options for this program are available.

Start Date: August/January

Special Admission Requirements: Biology.

Program Code: 31-509-1

Detailed Program Information:
2010-11 Course Requirements 

The Medical Assistant two-semester program emphasizes the skills and knowledge needed to work in doctors' offices, clinics and other medical facilities. As one of health care's most versatile professionals, graduates perform various duties such as assisting in the physical exam, drawing blood, administering EKGs, and carrying out lab procedures. Core skills include accuracy and the ability to work with people, often in fast-paced situations. The demand for Certified Medical Assistants is high. This program may be taken on a part-time basis. For additional career information, visit www.aama-ntl.org

For more information, e-mail info@matc.edu

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