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Medical Assisting Associate Degree Program at Prince George’s Community College Receives Accreditation
Students provided with increased employment and advancement opportunities
LARGO, Md. (March 31, 2021) – Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced today that its Medical Assisting associate degree program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The initial accreditation serves as an important milestone in terms of student outcomes, allowing increased employment and advancement opportunities.
The recent peer review conducted by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) and CAAHEP’s board of directors recognized the program’s substantial compliance with nationally established accreditation Standards, and commended the College’s commitment to continuous quality improvement in education.
“Accreditation from CAAHEP assures students that our program meets specific educational standards in preparing them for the medical assisting profession,” said Angela Anderson, dean of Health, Wellness, and Hospitality at the College. “These credentials are a testament to the quality and rigor of our program that prepares students to enter one of the fastest-growing industries and become leaders in their fields.”
The Maryland Department of Labor projects a 31% increase in medical assisting positions over the next 10 years. Medical assistants are the only multi-skilled allied health specialists professionally trained to work in ambulatory settings. Prince George’s Community College’s Medical Assisting program prepares students for a range of careers in the health care field, including positions in physician offices, outpatient clinics, in-patient administration, government, and insurance agencies. The curriculum is designed to provide experiential learning opportunities that equip students for careers immediately upon graduation in leading allied health fields throughout the region.
Accreditation standards are established by CAAHEP, MAERB, American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), and National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The College’s next program evaluation is scheduled for spring 2026.
To learn more about programs in Allied Health at Prince George’s Community College, click here. For more information on the Medical Assisting program, click here or contact J. David James, associate professor and program director of Allied Health, at jamesjd@pgcc.edu.
About Prince George’s Community College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security (2015-2020), Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skillsets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and goals. Serving nearly 35,000 individuals annually, the College is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. Collaborative partnerships, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enables PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands.
For more information, visit the College website at www.pgcc.edu. Prince George’s Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
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