Medical Assisting - Diploma
Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, North Carolina
Diploma
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
42 credits (about 14 months)
Program Cost
Not available
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Sources
The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
Annual
Monthly
Median Debt
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assisting - Diploma Program equips students with essential skills for roles in health care administration and clinical procedures.
- Skills Taught:
- Clinical procedures assistance
- Laboratory procedures
- Administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and billing
- Medical terminology
- Confidentiality/HIPAA training
- Ethical and legal issues in patient care
- Electrocardiography
- Medication administration
- Basic administrative office procedures
- Program Features:
- Prepares students for diverse health care roles
- Pathway to pursue an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting
- Eligibility for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination
- Employment opportunities in various health care settings
- Outcomes:
- 100% exam pass rate for the 2020 cohort
- Accreditation by CAAHEP, recommended by MAERB
- Skills Taught:
- Clinical procedures assistance
- Laboratory procedures
- Administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and billing
- Medical terminology
- Confidentiality/HIPAA training
- Ethical and legal issues in patient care
- Electrocardiography
- Medication administration
- Basic administrative office procedures
- Program Features:
- Prepares students for diverse health care roles
- Pathway to pursue an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting
- Eligibility for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination
- Employment opportunities in various health care settings
- Outcomes:
- 100% exam pass rate for the 2020 cohort
- Accreditation by CAAHEP, recommended by MAERB
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Brunswick Community College is a public, nonprofit educational institution under the control of a board of trustees. Established in 1979, the college provides quality, accessible, and student-centered programs and services to meet the diverse needs of its community, focusing on education, cultural enrichment, and workforce development.
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