Medical Assistant
East Central College
Union, Missouri
Certificate
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Updated
December 2, 2024
Program Details
Program Length
1 year
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.
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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 Assistant Program at East Central College aims to equip students with a diverse set of skills essential for medical assisting roles. The program covers cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning, patient care and treatment, critical thinking, professionalism, communication, multi-skilled proficiency, ethical practice, teamwork, and certification preparation.
Key Skills Taught:
- Cognitive, Psychomotor, and Affective Learning
- Patient Care and Treatment
- Critical Thinking
- Professionalism and Communication
- Interpersonal Therapeutic Communication
- Multi-Skilled Proficiency
- Ethical Practice
- Teamwork
- Certification Preparation
Program Features:
- Entry-Level Competence
- Flexible Learning Options
- Accreditation by CAAHEP and MAERB
- High Success Rates in student exam pass rate and job placement
- Comprehensive Curriculum covering administrative, clinical, and communication skills
- Hands-On Experience with a clinical externship for practical training.
Key Skills Taught:
- Cognitive, Psychomotor, and Affective Learning
- Patient Care and Treatment
- Critical Thinking
- Professionalism and Communication
- Interpersonal Therapeutic Communication
- Multi-Skilled Proficiency
- Ethical Practice
- Teamwork
- Certification Preparation
Program Features:
- Entry-Level Competence
- Flexible Learning Options
- Accreditation by CAAHEP and MAERB
- High Success Rates in student exam pass rate and job placement
- Comprehensive Curriculum covering administrative, clinical, and communication skills
- Hands-On Experience with a clinical externship for practical training.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
East Central College (ECC) is a public community college with its main campus located in Union, Missouri.
With additional locations in Rolla and Washington, ECC offers associate degrees and transfer options to four-year institutions. Approximately 2,593 students attend the college, with a student-faculty ratio of 15:1.
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