Medical Assisting
Central Piedmont Community College
Matthews, North Carolina
Diploma
Hybrid
Program Details
Program Length
47 credits (about 15.67 months)
Program Cost
$5,922
total
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
Total
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Source
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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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.
Clinical Skills:
- Recording vital signs
- Drawing blood and administering injections
- Assisting physicians with medical examinations
Administrative Skills:
- Organizing medical records
- Scheduling appointments and receiving patients
- Performing medical coding and submitting insurance billing
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
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
For more details, visit Central Piedmont's website.
Clinical Skills:
- Recording vital signs
- Drawing blood and administering injections
- Assisting physicians with medical examinations
Administrative Skills:
- Organizing medical records
- Scheduling appointments and receiving patients
- Performing medical coding and submitting insurance billing
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
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
For more details, visit Central Piedmont's website.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Central Piedmont Community College, located in Charlotte, N.C., is a public institution offering a range of programs and degrees. It provides educational opportunities in various fields such as arts, health sciences, and technology, catering to a diverse student body. The college is known for its emphasis on workforce development and community engagement.
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