Medical Assisting

Outcomes & Performance

We will accomplish our program mission by:

• Providing a competency based education in medical assisting that enables the student to work effectively in both the clinical and administrative aspects of the ambulatory care setting.
• Providing information and education that will enable the student to practice ethically and within the scope of medical assisting.
• Encouraging the student to display flexibility, cooperation and critical thinking in working with teams to provide patient care.
• Providing an educational background that will encourage the student to participate in continuing education activities and to strive to grow and manage change in their careers.

Specific program outcomes are:

• To graduate 70% of students who enter the program within 5 years.
• Graduates will pass the CMA (AAMA) certification examination on first attempt at 80%.
• Graduates will work in a health care capacity within one year of graduation at 70%
• The graduates will rate the program overall as satisfactory at a 70% level.
• Employers will rank Lakeland graduates as prepared at the entry level for a medical assistant at 70%.

• Student Learning Outcomes [.pdf]
   

MAERB Annual Report: Medical Assisting Program Outcomes

The medical assisting program at Lakeland Community College has a five-year average job placement rate of 96.7%.

Lakeland Community College offers a range of supportive services to assist students in job placement including:

• Resume writing assistance
• Interview preparation workshops
• Job search strategies and resources
• Access to job listings and career fairs
• Networking opportunities with employers
• Career counseling and guidance
• Mock interviews and feedback sessions
• Alumni connections

The medical assisting program at Lakeland Community College boasts an impressive 83.3% exam passage rate for the 2022 graduate cohort, surpassing the national average of 58%. We're dedicated to preparing our students for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam by providing comprehensive review tools and covering key exam topics throughout the program.