Allied Health, Medical Assisting

An Associate degree in Medical Assisting offers the most inclusive course of study in the field of Medical Assisting. The course provides training in all fundamental administrative tasks and clinical techniques that students need to enter the field of medical assisting in most healthcare facilities, hospitals or medical practices.

Upon graduation, students can seek employment at hospitals, physician’s offices, ambulatory services, private health practices and many other institutions that require the skills of medical assistants.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Program is designed for individuals who have achived prior medical assisting certification. Active national certification is required.  
• All classes take place online and in asynchronous format. This allows students to have the flexibility of completing the degree on their own time, with certain deadlines for assignments and/or discussions posts.
• Start dates available every 10 weeks.
• Financial Aid available to those who qualify.
• Students have the option of enrolling either on a full-time or part-time basis. The degree can be completed in as little as 20 weeks, depending on course load and transfer of credit eligibility
• Expedited transfer credit evaluation process for prior education.