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Medical Assisting Overview

If you like helping people, experience the rewards of caring by entering one of the most in-demand career fields in healthcare! Medical Assisting is projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the 2008-18 period, according to the US Dept. of Labor.*

In 1.5 years, through our year-round schedule, you can earn your Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Science with a concentration in Medical Assisting. The Medical Assisting program prepares students with the knowledge, technical skills, computer proficiency, and work habits necessary for entry-level employment in various healthcare positions. Students gain proficiency in both administrative and clinical skills through interactive and "hands-on" learning including a "real world" externship experience. Student studies include:

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Pharmacology

• Computer Applications

• Clinical Procedures

What You Can Learn In Medical Assisting

Graduates of this program may assume a range of responsibilities including:

• Administrative

  - Initial contact with patients, scheduling appointments, receiving and processing payments, preparing billing statements, and handling mail. Experienced graduates may function in supervisory or managerial capacities including personnel selection, hiring, and evaluation.

• Clinical

  - Assisting the physician with patient care responsibilities such as taking medical history and vital signs, preparing the patient for examination, and assisting the physician during patient examination and surgical procedures. Additional clinical duties may include collecting and performing various laboratory tests, administering medications, performing diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, and patient education.

Where You Can Go In Medical Assisting

Upon completion of the program, graduates are qualified to take professional certification exams. Entry-level employment opportunities available for graduates include physician offices, clinics, and related healthcare settings.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011 Edition.

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