Arkansas Tech University Medical Assisting Russellville, Arkansas

The Medical Assisting program at Arkansas Tech University teaches students essential skills such as active listening, critical thinking, diversity awareness, effective communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. The program offers hands-on learning opportunities, diverse career paths, certification eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistant exam, CAAHEP accreditation, alumni success stories, financial aid options, and in-state tuition rates for eligible students.

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Key Skills Taught:

• Active listening
• Critical thinking
• Diversity awareness and cultural sensitivity
• Effective communication
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork

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Features Offered:

• Hands-on Learning Opportunities, including internships and volunteer experiences
• Career Paths in clinical, administrative, or specialized medical assisting roles
• Certification Eligibility for CMA AAMA examination
• Accreditation by CAAHEP
• Alumni Success in various healthcare facilities
• Financial Aid options and AR Futures grant
• In-State Tuition for eligible students from neighboring states

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For more details, visit the Arkansas Tech University Medical Assisting program webpage.

The program length for the Medical Assisting Associates Degree at ATU Ozark is two years or 60 semester credit hours.

Arkansas Tech University (ATU) is a public institution of higher education offering credentials at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master, educational specialist, and doctoral levels. 

Founded in 1909, it is now the third-largest institution in Arkansas, with more than 10,000 students. ATU is dedicated to student success, access, and excellence, fostering an environment that encourages progressive intellectual development and civic engagement.