Directed Practice Experience
As part of this degree, students gain supervised hands-on experience enabling them to gain real work experience. During the last semester of the program, students will participate in a 160-hour non-paid professional practice experience. Transportation costs, lab coat, etc., are the responsibility of the student.
Credentialing Exam
The qualifying examination for certification as a certified medical assistant is offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants to those graduates of an accredited CAAHEP or ABES program. Accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, graduates will be eligible to apply for the certification examination.
The medical assisting program at Owens Community College has a five-year average of 95.65% of participating graduates passing their Certified Medical Assistant exam offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants on their first attempt.