Central Piedmont Community College Medical Assisting Matthews, North Carolina

The Medical Assisting Program at Central Piedmont focuses on teaching students a range of clinical and administrative skills essential for a career in health care.

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Clinical Skills:

• Recording vital signs
• Drawing blood and administering injections
• Assisting physicians with medical examinations

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Administrative Skills:

• Organizing medical records
• Scheduling appointments and receiving patients
• Performing medical coding and submitting insurance billing

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Program Features Offered:

• Hands-On Training: Provides essential skills for a successful health care career
• Accreditation: Nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Success Rate: Graduates have a 100% pass rate on the AAMA national certified medical assistant (CMA) exam
• Career Opportunities: Employment options in various health care settings

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Additional Program Information:

• Real-World Education: Opportunities for networking and skill enhancement
• Program Options: Offers diploma and Associate in Applied Science degree in medical assisting
• Practicums: Available with regional healthcare providers
• Career Growth: Expected faster-than-average employment growth
• Costs and Aid: Affordable education with financial aid and scholarships

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For more details, visit Central Piedmont's website.

The program length for the Medical Assisting Diploma at Central Piedmont Community College is 47 credits to complete.

Central Piedmont Community College is a public institution in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The school has an open admissions policy and a student-faculty ratio of 19-to-1. Central Piedmont Community College was founded in 1963 and is part of the North Carolina Community College System. 

It has six campuses and three centers, offering nearly 300 degree, diploma, and certificate programs. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers online courses.