The Medical Assisting Associate's Degree Program focuses on essential skills in medical procedures, anatomy, pharmacology, communication, patient care, legal aspects, and emergency response. The program includes a clinical externship for practical experience.
Key Skills Taught:
- Medical Procedures Training: Vital signs, specimen collection, EKGs, and injections
- Anatomy and Pharmacology: Foundation courses on anatomy, pharmacology, healthcare law, and ethics
- Clinical Externship: 162 hours of real-world patient care and procedures
- Communication and Patient Care: Effective communication and compassionate care
- Legal and Ethical Boundaries: Adherence to legal regulations in healthcare
- Emergency Response: Recognizing and responding to emergencies
Program Features:
- Certification Exams: CPR, CCMA, CPTC, and CET exams
- Accreditation: CAAHEP-accredited program
- Annual Report Outcomes: 80% passage rate for the 2020 graduate cohort
Additional Details:
- Program Chair: Laura Diggle, MS, Certified Medical Assistant
- Required Courses: Diseases of the Human Body, Dosage Calculation, Health Care Law, Pharmacology, Clinical Medical Assisting
The Medical Assisting Associate's Degree program at American Normal University has a tuition cost of $26,208. This cost includes both the program tuition and associated fees. It's important to note that this cost estimate does not include any additional expenses such as books, materials, or living expenses. The cost is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students as there is no specific out-of-state tuition mentioned.
The program length for the Medical Assistant Associate Degree is a 96-credit degree that students can finish in less than 2 years..
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