Become the Heart of Healthcare.

Train hands-on in NACC’s Allied Health labs and prepare for certification as a Medical Assistant in less time than you think.

Why Choose Medical Assisting at NACC?

At Northeast Alabama Community College, Medical Assisting students train in a real-world clinical environment using industry-standard equipment. You’ll graduate prepared to step directly into physician offices, clinics, specialty practices, and outpatient facilities.

✔ Hands-on clinical skills training
✔ Phlebotomy & EKG instruction
✔ Electronic Health Records (EHR) training
✔ Patient care and communication skills
✔ Preparation for national certification exams

What You’ll Learn

Our program blends administrative and clinical competencies to prepare you as a versatile healthcare professional.

• Taking vital signs and patient histories
• Assisting with exams and minor procedures
• Administering injections (as permitted by state guidelines)
• Performing laboratory tests and specimen collection
• Managing medical records and insurance documentation
• Scheduling and patient coordination

Career-Ready from Day One

Medical Assistants are in high demand across Alabama and the nation. Graduates are prepared to sit for national certification exams and enter careers in:

• Family practice clinics
• Specialty physician offices
• Urgent care centers
• Outpatient surgery centers
• Rural health facilities

What Makes NACC Different?

• Modern Allied Health Building
• Small class sizes with personalized instruction
• Clinical partnerships with regional healthcare providers
• Strong job placement support
• Stackable pathway options into other health programs

A Career That Makes a Difference

Medical Assistants are often the first and last person a patient sees. If you’re compassionate, detail-oriented, and want to make an impact in your community, this career path puts you at the center of patient care.

Program Requirements

Short Term Certificates:

General
Phlebotomist
Medical Transcription

Degrees:

AAS Degree

Career Pathway Guide

The Medical Assisting program at NACC prepares students for exciting careers in a variety of health care facilities. Graduates of the program are trained to perform both administrative and clinical duties needed for employment in a clinic or a physician's office. Medical Assisting is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the nation, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Northeast is authorized to offer both a short-term certificate and the Associate in Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting. Graduates are eligible for testing for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) credentials.

Awards offered: AAS Short Term Certificate

Ms. Marilyn Dalton
Program Contact, Instructor/Advisor
Office: WD 248
Phone: Ext. 2255
Email: daltonm@nacc.edu

At Northeast Alabama Community College, all career and technical education opportunities will be offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. 

At Northeast Alabama Community College, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.