The AAS in Medical Assisting Program equips students with a diverse set of skills essential for success in health care. These skills include:
- 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 this program prepares you for:
- Medical Assistants
- 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 this program prepares you for:
- Medical Assistants
The Medical Assistant AAS Program at Charter College-Washington has a tuition cost of $20,550. This cost is exclusive of any additional fees or expenses. It's important to note that this is the cost for the entire program, not per quarter or per credit. The cost provides students with the necessary training and education to excel in the health care field.
The program length for the A.A.S. in Medical Assistant program is 7 months.
Charter College is an independent institution of higher education that focuses on career training programs in areas such as health care, information technology, business, veterinary care, and the trades.
Founded in 1985, the college has been delivering relevant career training for over 35 years, helping students transition into professional roles. Charter College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
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Progam Cost
Associate
$20,550
Program Length
Delivery Method
7 months
Hybrid