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The Medical Assistant degree program prepares students to enter the fast-growing medical assistant field through extensive hands-on training. It is an excellent choice for students looking for career-focused training that goes beyond diploma training, but can be completed in less time than most other medical assistant associate degree programs.
Students who complete the Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting can compete for several types of medical assistance jobs, including:
With additional training, students can also qualify to apply for phlebotomist and emergency room technician positions. Advanced positions include coordinating and supervisory roles, shift leads, and practice management.
The Associate of Science medical assistance program can be completed in as little as 20 months, although this can vary by location. Courses cover fundamental clinical and administrative skills including:
Each course stands alone as a single unit of study and is not dependent upon prerequisite training. A student may enter the program at the beginning of any course and continue through the sequence until the completion of all courses.
Students will complete an externship in a medical setting, after successfully completing all classroom and laboratory training.
