NSCC’s Medical Assisting program is CLOSED for Fall 2025. All information sessions for Fall 2025 admissions have concluded.
Program Overview
The Medical Assisting Certificate program prepares students for a rewarding career in healthcare. This rigorous nine-month program focuses on developing technical clinical skills, critical thinking and communication competence. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the CCMA (NHA) exam to obtain national certification.
Start your journey toward a career in medical assisting with NSCC's Medical Assisting Certificate program today!
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum that combines theory and clinical practice.
- Clinical training at local healthcare facilities, providing real-world experience.
- Prepares graduates to sit for the national Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Small class size for individualized attention.
Program Details
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Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
The Medical Assisting program at North Shore Community College has a five-year retention rate of 84% for the years 2018-2022. In addition, over the same five years, graduates were 98% satisfied with the education and training they received, and area employers were 100% satisfied with their newly hired medical assistants.
Graduates are prepared to pursue careers as Medical Assistants in various healthcare settings, including:
- Physicians' Offices
- Outpatient Clinics
- Hospitals
- Long-term Care Facilities
- Community Health Organizations
The program is ideal for students looking to explore career options in healthcare while building a strong academic foundation.
Top Transfer Institutions
- Salem State University
- Bay State College
- Becker College
Laura McKellar
Dept. Chair/Clinical Coordinator, Medical Assisting
NSCC
Charlotte Badler
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Lynn Community Health Center
Adrianna Bonilla
Alumni
Lynn Community Health Center
Maria Diaz
Alumni
Lynn Community Health Center
Jennifer Forte
Program Coordinator Surgical Technology
NSCC
Amber Jalbert
Alumni
North Shore Physicians Group
Karen Kermet
Alumni
North Shore Physicians Group
Andre Laffitte
Strategic Recruiting Consultant
Atrius Health
Lauren McNair
Career Advisor
Wellspring Community Education
Lisa Salerno
Adjunct Professor
NSCC
David Rosenthal
Senior Physician Assistant
Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Brigham Health
Camryn Sanborn
Alumni
North Shore Physicians Group
Jacqueline Sheehan
Clinical Staff Educator
North Shore Physicians Group
Lori Vinci
Dean of Health Professions
NSCC
Program Questions
lmckella@northshore.edu
978-762-4160
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Accreditation
North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.