A.A.S. in Medical Assistant

The AAS in Medical Assisting program focuses on equipping students with essential skills for medical procedures and administration, preparing them for diverse roles in health care.

Key Skills Taught:
- Performing accurate ECG diagnostic testing
- Conducting successful blood specimen collections with appropriate technique
- Administering Point of Care testing (urinalysis, glucose, occult blood, pregnancy testing)
- Assigning appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures
- Creating accurate claim submissions for reimbursement
- Auditing patient records for completion and accuracy
- Demonstrating supervisory and management skills
- Using critical thinking and problem-solving skills for workplace concerns
- Exhibiting effective written and oral communication skills in a professional environment
- Understanding key federal, state, and local health care policies

Program Features:
- Blended learning delivery method
- Degree completion program
- Entry-level position preparation for medical assistants in various health care settings

Careers:
- Medical Assistants