One Year Medical Assistant Program

Program Description

Eastern Maine Community College’s One Year Medical Assistant Program is a rigorous one-year certificate program. A certificate in Medical Assisting will provide you with the skills and certification necessary to quickly get you into a career in Health Care.

Online and hybrid classes are available.

Apply to the Medical Assistant Program by contacting Admissions at (207) 974-4629, admissions@emcc.edu, or apply online here.

The program is CAAHEP accredited.

Program Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Child Care, Travel Assistance and Support Services

Need help with child care or travel expenses? EMCC works with the following organizations to provide assistance:

– Eastern Maine Development Corporation’s WIOA Program

Contact Narda Albatrino, NAlbatrino@emdc.org, 407-534-0641, to discuss eligibility and apply for the WIOA program.

– CareerCenter’s Competitive Skills Scholarship Program

Visit https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/cssp.shtml for more information. Contact Sue Leighton, Susan.R.Leighton@Maine.gov, 207-561-4038, to discuss program eligibility and apply to the CSSP program.