SPECIALIZATION : MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST COLLEGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE AND ADVANCED A . S . DEGREE
CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
SPECIALIZATION : MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST COLLEGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE AND ADVANCED A . S . DEGREE
MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST CCC AND ADVANCED A . S . DEGREE
WHAT IS IT ?
A Medical Assistant is a healthcare professional who performs a variety of tasks in physicians ’ offices , hospitals , clinics , and other health facilities . Medical Assistants take vital signs and medical histories of patients as well as complete administrative and clinical duties .
The one-year Medical Assistant Specialist certificate program incorporates specific courses to enable the student to perform equally well in these administrative , clinical and laboratory settings . The certificate program also helps prepare the student for the National Certification Examination .
Upon completion of the program , students are encouraged to continue their studies and pursue the Medical Assistant Advanced Associate in Science Degree . The A . S . degree can be completed while working in the field .
Note : Admission into the Medical Assistant program is done through a custom application process . Students must complete the College Credit Certificate before beginning the Associate in Science Degree .
Medical Assistant Advanced A . S . Degree ( MDAS ) Possible Positions
Job Growth by 2030
Median Salary
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 676,100 $ 37,450 Medical Assistant 853,500 $ 37,190
All data is taken from : BLS ( Bureau of Labor Statistics ) • O * NET Online • PayScale
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