Medical Assistant Programs
Berkeley College
Woodland Park, New Jersey
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
33 semester credit hours (about 132 months)
Program Cost
$23,200
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Medical Assistant Programs at Berkeley College equip students with essential skills for patient care, administrative tasks, clinical procedures, medical office administration, medical terminology, pharmacology, and human diseases.
Key Skills Taught:
- Patient Care Skills: Vital signs, patient preparation, specimen collection, basic lab tests
- Administrative Tasks: Scheduling, billing, insurance forms
- Clinical Procedures: EKG, venipuncture, specimen collection
- Medical Office Administration: Managing medical offices, software, insurance
- Medical Terminology: Effective communication in healthcare
- Pharmacology and Human Diseases: Principles, common diseases for patient care
Program Features:
- Accreditation by CAAHEP
- Career Opportunities: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant roles
- Credentialing Examinations: Eligibility for NCCA certification exams
- Real-World Career Preparation: Hands-on experience, internships
- Faculty Expertise: Instructors with medical experience, personalized attention
Key Skills Taught:
- Patient Care Skills: Vital signs, patient preparation, specimen collection, basic lab tests
- Administrative Tasks: Scheduling, billing, insurance forms
- Clinical Procedures: EKG, venipuncture, specimen collection
- Medical Office Administration: Managing medical offices, software, insurance
- Medical Terminology: Effective communication in healthcare
- Pharmacology and Human Diseases: Principles, common diseases for patient care
Program Features:
- Accreditation by CAAHEP
- Career Opportunities: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant roles
- Credentialing Examinations: Eligibility for NCCA certification exams
- Real-World Career Preparation: Hands-on experience, internships
- Faculty Expertise: Instructors with medical experience, personalized attention
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Berkeley College is a private, for-profit institution with campuses in New York City, New Jersey, and online. Founded in 1931, Berkeley College offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a range of fields, including business, health studies, and professional studies.
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Program Length
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Delivery Method