MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST
CCC AND ADVANCED A. S. DEGREE
CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST COLLEGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE 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 Assisting 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 Assisting Advanced A. S. Degree( MDAS) Possible Positions
Job Growth by 2030
Median Salary
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 676,100 $ 37,450 Medical Assistants 853,500 $ 44,220
All data is taken from: BLS( Bureau of Labor Statistics) • O * NET Online • PayScale
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