Medical Assistant Certificate

Why Choose Medical Assistant Certificate at YSU

Start Your Career as a Medical Assistant in just 2 Semesters

Prepare for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Exam

Convenient Format: Online Coursework, In-Person Training

Program Overview

Prepare for an in-demand role in healthcare with Youngstown State University’s Medical Assistant Certificate Program in Steubenville. Designed for students who want hands-on experience, flexible coursework, and a quick path to employment, this program gets you workforce-ready in just two semesters. 

Graduate Career-Ready

Hands-On Learning from Day One: In-person lab experiences start at the beginning of the fall term and continue weekly throughout the program.

Embedded Practicum Experience: During the spring term, students complete hands-on practicum hours in medical offices, working directly alongside medical assistants.

Industry-Recognized Training: Graduates complete the program with all core medical assisting skills and are prepared to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam through the American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Flexible & Convenient Format:

  • Most courses offered online
  • In-person labs and practicum close to home in Steubenville
  • Ideal for working adults and career changers
 
Medical assistants are in high demand in the local job market, making this certificate a strong choice for students seeking stability, growth, and meaningful work in healthcare. 

This Program Offered in:
[ 📍 Steubenville ]

Tracy Laverick-Miller Healthcare Administration, Health Services, and Medical Assistant Program Director

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Tracy Laverick-Miller
Program Director
tlaverickmiller@ysu.edu