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Entry in to medical assistant schools in Wisconsin is probably a better idea now than at any other point and the government data backs up that statement. Healthcare is at a wonderful spot in the jobs market today and is only getting better in Wisconsin. You will know how to get certified, what to expect in training, what the jobs outlook is after you read the article below.

How to Become a Wisconsin Medical Assistant

There is typically only one basic requirement for entry in medical assistant programs in Wisconsin and that is having a high school diploma or GED. Below we will go in to detail the path to certification and becoming a medical assistant.

5 Quick Steps for Becoming a Wisconsin Medical Assistant

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Step 1 – Determine if Certification is in Your Plan

Initially you should take in the path to becoming a medical assistant in Wisconsin is to consider if you are going to pursue certification, and the schooling necessary. The benefits of garnering your certification in our opinion outweigh not getting it. From earning more money to having a better chance at getting a job it has been shown to be a wonderful choice for you and your career.

Step 2 – Decide on Your Selected Education Level

A couple of different types of credentials are options for becoming a medical assistant in Wisconsin. An associates degree and a certificate program are the two options that you can select from. Each type of education is detailed fully in our breakdown here.
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Step 3 – All the Accredited Classes for Wisconsin Medical Assistants

Medical assistant programs in Wisconsin are approved and regulated by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Be sure to attend a program approved by one of them to be able to get your certification in Wisconsin. Below are all the courses approved by the CAAHEP and the ABHES in the state of Wisconsin.

Accredited medical assistant programs in Wisconsin

Blackhawk Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
P O Box 5009 6004 South County Road G Janesville, WI 53547-5009
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
Monroe, WI
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/9/1991
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Lisa A. Fahey AS, RN, CMA (AAMA)
Phone: (608) 743-4567
lfahey2@blackhawk.edu
www.blackhawk.edu/

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa – Medical Assisting Program
10950 W Potter Rd Wauwatosa, WI 53226-3424
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
Glendale, WI , Racine Campus, Mount Pleasant, WI
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/16/1992
Degrees: Associate
Program Outcomes
Program Director: Marne L Bonomo PhD, MHA, RN, CCMA
Phone: (414) 302-7700
mlbonomo@bryantstratton.edu
www.bryantstratton.edu/locations/wisconsin

Chippewa Valley Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
620 West Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54701-6162
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/17/2003
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Brigitte M. Niedzwiecki RN, MSN
Phone: (715) 833-6398
bniedzwiecki@cvtc.edu
www.cvtc.edu/

Concordia University-Milwaukee Campus – Medical Assisting Program
1670 Miller Park Way Milwaukee, WI 53214-3604
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 7/28/2000
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Rebecca Hice AD
Phone: (414) 649-0795
rebecca.hice@cuw.edu
www.cuw.edu

Fox Valley Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
1825 N Bluemound Dr Appleton, WI 54912-2277
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
Chilton, WI approved March 26, 2012 , Waupaca, WI
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 3/11/2005
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Kim M Gropp CMA (AAMA), BA
Phone: (920) 236-6120
gropp@fvtc.edu
www.fvtc.edu

Gateway Technical College-Elkhorn Campus – Medical Assisting Program
400 County Road H Elkhorn, WI 53121-2035
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
Kenosha, WI , Racine, WI
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/19/1997
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Robert S. Formanek CMA (AAMA), MED, MT(ASCP)
Phone: (262) 741-8340
formanekr@gtc.edu
www.gtc.edu

Madison Area Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
1701 Wright Street Madison, WI 53704
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 4/24/1987
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: John Otterson MEd, RN, BSN, CCMA (NHA)
Phone: (608) 243-4201
jotterson@madisoncollege.edu
www.madisoncollege.edu

Mid-State Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
2600 W 5th St Marshfield, WI 54449-3299
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
Stevens Point, WI , Wiconsin Rapids, WI
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 7/23/1981
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Pamela J. Alt RN, MSN
Phone: (715) 389-7024
pam.alt@mstc.edu
www.mstc.edu

Milwaukee Area Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
700 West State Street Milwaukee, WI 53233
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 4/21/1978
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Bryan Q. Edmonds MBA, RMA (AMT), EMT
Phone: (414) 297-6906
edmondsb@matc.edu
www.matc.edu

Moraine Park Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
235 North National Avenue Fond Du Lac, WI 54935-1940
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
Beaver Dam, WI , West Bend, WI
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 3/17/2006
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Sarah Chojnacki BS
Phone: (920) 924-3480
schojnacki@morainepark.edu
www.morainepark.edu/

Nicolet Area Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
P.O. Box 518 5364 College Drive Rhinelander, WI 54501-0518
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/17/1997
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Candace S. Dailey CMA (AAMA), MSN, RN
Phone: (715) 365-4539
csdailey@nicoletcollege.edu
www.nicoletcollege.edu

Northcentral Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
1000 W Campus Dr Mailstop HSC2 Wausau, WI 54401-1880
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
Antigo, WI effective 06/30/2013 , Medford, WI effective 06/12/2012
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 9/21/2007
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Tera Wiesman BS
Phone: (715) 803-1470
wiesmant@ntc.edu
www.ntc.edu

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
2740 W Mason St P O Box 19042 Green Bay, WI 54303-4966
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 4/23/1975
Degrees: Diploma
Program Outcomes
Program Director: Tina Renee Broderick CMA (AAMA), RN
Phone: (920) 498-5575
tina.broderick@nwtc.edu
www.nwtc.edu

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
1800 Bronson Boulevard Fennimore, WI 53809
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 4/23/1998
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Tonia Marie Breuer CMA (AAMA), RN, BSN
Phone: (608) 822-2666
tbreuer@swtc.edu
www.swtc.edu

Waukesha County Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
800 Main Street Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 7/20/1978
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Michelle Bjornstad CMA (AAMA), BS
Phone: (262) 695-6201
mbjornstad@wctc.edu
www.wctc.edu

Western Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
400 7th Street North PO Box C-908 La Crosse, WI 54602
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 3/16/1974
Degrees: Diploma
Program Outcomes
Program Director: Julie Czaplewski CMA(AAMA), ME-PD, BS
Phone: (608) 789-6175
czaplewskij@westerntc.edu
www.westerntc.edu

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College-New Richmond – Medical Assisting Program
1019 S Knowles Ave New Richmond, WI 54017-1738
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
Rice Lake, WI
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 3/23/1975
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Janel Krolikowski CMA (AAMA), BS
Phone: (715) 234-7082
janel.krolikowski@witc.edu
www.witc.edu

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College-Superior Campus – Medical Assisting Program
600 N 21st St Superior, WI 54880-5207
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
Ashland, WI
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/21/2001
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Janel Krolikowski CMA (AAMA), BS
Phone: (715) 234-7082
janel.krolikowski@witc.edu
www.witc.edu

Lakeshore Technical College
1290 North Avenue Cleveland, Wisconsin 53015
ABHES ID#: MA-144
Phone: (920) 693-1000
Fax: (920) 693-8955
Medical Assistant – Diploma (Blended)
Initial Year Accredited: 2007
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2022
Contact Details: Ms. Lori Rooker, Program Chair
Email: lori.rooker@gotoltc.edu
www.gotoltc.edu

Milwaukee Career College
3077 North Mayfair Road, Suite 300 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53222
ABHES ID#: I-197
Phone: (414) 257-2939
Fax: (414) 727-9557
Medical Assistant – Diploma (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 2006
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2020
Contact Details: Mr. Jack Takahashi, President
Email: jtakahashi@mkecc.edu
www.mkecc.edu

Rasmussen College – Green Bay
904 South Taylor Street, Suite 100 Green Bay, Wisconsin 54303
ABHES ID#: MA-501
Phone: (920) 593-8400
Fax: (952) 593-8401
Medical Assisting – Diploma (Blended)
Initial Year Accredited: 2014
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2024
Contact Details: Mr. Bill Panella, Campus Director
Email: Bill.Panella@rasmussen.edu
www.rasmussen.edu

Rasmussen College Wausau
1101 Westwood Drive Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
ABHES ID#: MA-222
Phone: (715) 841-8000
Fax: (715) 848-0297
Medical Assisting – Diploma (Blended)
Initial Year Accredited: 2011
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2023
Contact Details: Ms. Sue Williams, Campus Director
Email: sue.williams@rasmussen.edu
www.rasmussen.edu

Step 4 – Clinical Training Must be Completed

Clearly, graduation from your medical assistant program in WI is an immensely essential step. To move ahead with the certification process, every training course requires that would-be medical assistants finish a pre-determined amount of hours of training.

Step 5 – Pass the Wisconsin Medical Assisting Certification Test

Medical assistants in Wisconsin need to pass one of the five national certification tests to finish their certification process. The exams consist of sections on all principal areas of knowledge you would’ve been exposed to in your training course. All major national certification assessments that are administered in Wisconsin are listed and detailed fully at the link here.

Wisconsin Medical Assistant Salary and Jobs Outlook

With Wisconsin seeing an 8% increase in new jobs for medical assistants getting access to approved training is a wonderful idea for success in allied health and can get your career started fast! See more information about the expected salary below with our data table using bls.gov data.
LocationPay TypeLowMedianHigh
United StatesHourly$10.99$15.17$21.78
Yearly$22,870$31,540$45,310
WisconsinHourly$12.40$16.35$21.39
Yearly$25,790$34,000$44,480
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI MSAHourly$13.84$18.09$23.47
Yearly$28,790$37,620$48,820
Eau Claire, WI MSAHourly$13.28$17.13$23.71
Yearly$27,610$35,640$49,320
Madison, WI MSAHourly$12.78$17.07$22.42
Yearly$26,590$35,500$46,640
Duluth, MN-WI MSAHourly$12.47$16.92$21.87
Yearly$25,940$35,180$45,480
Sheboygan, WI MSAHourly$13.15$16.81$21.49
Yearly$27,360$34,970$44,710
Wausau, WI MSAHourly$12.58$16.71$22.17
Yearly$26,160$34,770$46,110
West Central Wisconsin BOSHourly$12.33$16.61$21.98
Yearly$25,640$34,550$45,710
Racine, WI MSAHourly$12.67$16.42$19.28
Yearly$26,340$34,150$40,110
Fond du Lac, WI MSAHourly$13.18$16.38$19.50
Yearly$27,410$34,060$40,560
Southwestern Wisconsin BOSHourly$12.48$16.28$20.08
Yearly$25,960$33,860$41,770
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI MSAHourly$12.34$16.20$20.72
Yearly$25,660$33,700$43,090
Appleton, WI MSAHourly$8.83$16.15$20.88
Yearly$18,360$33,590$43,440
Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan DivisionHourly$11.60$16.15$21.63
Yearly$24,130$33,590$44,980
Janesville, WI MSAHourly$12.51$15.99$19.36
Yearly$26,020$33,270$40,260
South Central Wisconsin BOSHourly$12.18$15.96$20.54
Yearly$25,330$33,190$42,730
La Crosse, WI-MN MSAHourly$10.94$15.81$19.21
Yearly$22,750$32,880$39,960
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI MSAHourly$11.87$15.37$19.57
Yearly$24,680$31,970$40,710
Eastern Wisconsin BOSHourly$12.51$15.19$18.96
Yearly$26,030$31,600$39,440
Green Bay, WI MSAHourly$11.98$15.12$20.77
Yearly$24,910$31,460$43,190

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