Medical Assisting
College of the Albemarle
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Diploma
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Updated
December 2, 2024
Program Details
Program Length
42 credits (about 14 months)
Program Cost
Not available
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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.
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Financial Outcomes
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assisting program at WellSpring School of Allied Health equips students with essential skills for administrative and clinical tasks in health care settings.
Key Skills Taught:
- Scheduling appointments
- Coding and processing insurance accounts
- Billing and collections
- Computer operations
- Assisting with examinations and treatments
- Performing routine laboratory procedures and electrocardiography
- Supervised medication administration
- Ethical and legal issues in patient care
Program Features:
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Job opportunities in physicians' offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals
- Specific admission requirements
- Curricula for Associate in Applied Science and Medical Assisting Diploma
- Details on licensure disclosure and gainful employment
- Related programs like Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Practical Nursing
Key Skills Taught:
- Scheduling appointments
- Coding and processing insurance accounts
- Billing and collections
- Computer operations
- Assisting with examinations and treatments
- Performing routine laboratory procedures and electrocardiography
- Supervised medication administration
- Ethical and legal issues in patient care
Program Features:
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Job opportunities in physicians' offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals
- Specific admission requirements
- Curricula for Associate in Applied Science and Medical Assisting Diploma
- Details on licensure disclosure and gainful employment
- Related programs like Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Practical Nursing
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
College of the Albemarle, located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is a public community college offering a range of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. Known for its focus on student success and workforce development, the college serves students from multiple counties in the region.
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