Associate of Science in Medical Assistant Degree Program
Associate of Science in Medical Assistant program prepares students for positions dealing with administrative and clinical duties in a physician’s office or other outpatient care settings. This program provides the leadership and organizational skills necessary to effectively manage change, quality, productivity, and diversity in clinical or outpatient care facilities. Administrative duties may include patient scheduling, receptionist duties, medical record management, medical transcription, office correspondence, medical insurance procedures, and office accounts, fees, and collections
Clinical duties may include interviewing and teaching patients, taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during the exam, performing routine laboratory testing, sterilizing instruments and equipment, and administering medications. A medical assistant with sufficient training and experience may become responsible for office management. Since this program is offered online, it provides an excellent opportunity for students currently working in the healthcare fields upgrade their skills and knowledge.
This distance education provides an excellent opportunity for students currently working in the business field to upgrade their skills and knowledge.
Courses in this program include:
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ENG 110 |
Composition and Rhetoric I |
3 (Online) |
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ENG 120 |
Composition and Rhetoric II |
3 (Online) |
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PSY 110 |
Principles of Psychology |
3 (Online) |
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SOC 110 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 (Online) |
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PHL 110 (A) |
Critical Thinking |
3 (Online) |
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CS 100 |
Introduction to Computers |
3 (Online) |
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CS 110 |
Intermediate Computer (Introduction to Computer Application) (Online) |
3 (Online) |
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CS 120 (A) |
Advanced Computer |
3 (Online) |
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BIO 110 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
3 (Online) |
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BIO 100 |
Medical Administrative Aspects |
3 (Online) |
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BIO 120 |
Medical Billing |
3 (Online) |
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BIO 130 |
Medical Insurance Coding |
3 (Online) |
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BIO 140 |
Biology |
3 (Online) |
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BIO 150 (A) |
Medical Office Software |
3 (Online) |
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BIO 190 (A) |
Pharmacology |
3 (Online) |
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BIO 430 |
Introduction to Healthcare (Patient Care) |
3 (Online) |
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HM 215 |
Special Topic I in Healthcare Management |
3 (Online) |
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HM 220 |
Special Topic II in Healthcare Management |
3 (Online) |
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BIO 400 |
Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics |
3 (Online) |
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BIO 410 (A) |
CPR and First Aid |
3 (Online) |
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BIO 420 (A) |
Medical Professional Issues |
3 (Online) |
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BUS 115 |
Introduction to Allied Health Business |
3 (Online) |
| Total | 990/66 |
Gainful Employment Disclosure
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Associate of Science in Medical Assistant |
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Office Manager, Nurse Manager, Health and Social Service Manager, Program Manager, Clinical Director, Director of Nursing, Medical Records Manager, Mental Health Program Manager, Nutrition Service Manager, Practice Administrator |
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On-Time Completion Rate |
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Placement Rates (2009/2010 AY) |
100% |
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Current Estimated Tuition & Fees |
$24,460 |
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