Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting

Additionally, successful graduates will be proficient in customer services skills, business correspondence, and computer skills.

The program will help prepare graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a medical assistant, medical coding specialist, or medical assistant in a doctor’s office or dental office, or a public or private health care facility, or in a clinical laboratory.

The Medical  Assistant Program also provides the opportunity to gain the necessary skills to be competent in administrative and clinical operations, medical coding and billing, as well as in clinical and medical laboratory skills.

By incorporating components of liberal arts and sciences, the student will have an opportunity to re-enforce written and verbal communication skills, as well as develop critical thinking skills that are essential in a high-intensity work environment, and develop humanistic healthcare professionals.

Opportunity to Gain Knowledge In:

1. Providing support to physician and medical staff with administrative procedures, clinical procedures, treatment protocols, emergencies situations, and select office surgical procedures.
2. The opportunity to sit for the exam to certify by NHA in (CCMA, CET, CPT)
3. Develop knowledge and skills in administrative procedures, billing, and bookkeeping as well as customer service skills.
4. After completion of the program, students may have the opportunity to work in clinics, outpatient centers, dialysis clinics,  and private or corporate practice.