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Final acceptance into the Medical Assistant program depends upon the student submitting and the Wellness Center approving the physical exam prior to the student entering MED 103L, Phlebotomy, and MED 137N, Medical Assistant Externship. Health records must remain current during this period of enrollment.
The student is responsible for the costs associated with the physical examination report. In order to meet the objectives of the Medical Assistant program, certain essential technical standards must be met. These essential technical standards are available from the Wellness Center. The student must meet technical standards based on the results of the physical examination. Certification in Basic Life Support or CPR for professional rescuer is required prior to entering MED 137, Medical Assistant Externship, and must be current throughout the program.Program Goals and Objectives
- Graduate quality entry-level professionals into the field of Medical Assistant.
- Prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
- Prepare students to sit for a nationally recognized Medical Assistant exam and become a certified medical assistant per accreditation standards.
Alumni Spotlight
Nidhi Garapati ‘19
The Medical Assistant program offers the ability to do a clinical placement at an office and get hands-on experience which ended up leading to a job opportunity for me once I graduated. I chose SUNY Niagara for the smaller class sizes and the ability to have a one-on-one experience with each of my teachers. The faculty is very understanding and will work with your circumstances, and I truly believe that they want you to succeed. I am pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Health and Wellness and my goal is to work on helping people in the community have a better, healthier lifestyle.
Annual Outcomes Reporting
2019 MAERB Annual Report Form (ARF) Submitted to MAERB: 2/21/2020
| Outcome | Year 2020 |
|---|---|
| Job Placement Rate | 80% |
| Outcome | Year 2020 |
| Retention Rate | 62.5% |
| National Certification Exam Passage Rate | 50% |
NYS Department Of Labor (DOL) Long-Term Projections
Expected Growth of Occupations1
NYS DOL Long-Term Industry Projections estimates Ambulatory Health Care Service Industry Employment will increase in NYS by 39.1% and in WNY by 24.3% by 2024.2NYS DOL Long-Term Occupational Employment Projections, 2012 – 20223
| NY State | Western NY | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Annual Wage, Entry-Level MA | $26,310 | $26,790 |
| Employment Change | 23.7% | 18.7% |
| NYS Employment Prospective | Very Favorable | Very Favorable |
The SUNY Niagara Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Highway, 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
