ECPI University, the School of Health Science, Medical Careers Institute Medical Assisting Associate Greensboro, North Carolina

Students in the Medical Assisting program at ECPI University learn a variety of key skills essential for clinical and administrative roles in health care settings. The curriculum includes courses in Medical Terminology, Medical Coding & Billing, Pharmacology, Ethics, Phlebotomy, Pathophysiology, and Medical Office Procedures. Additionally, students complete general education courses covering subjects like Human Anatomy & Physiology, College Composition, and Introduction to Psychology. The program, totaling 1,170 contact hours, offers online course options.

Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical and Administrative Functions
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy and Laboratory Procedures
- Patient Care
- Certification Preparation

Program Outcomes:
- Critical Thinking
- Professional Competence
- Certification Eligibility
- Comprehensive Preparation

For further information, the program guide can be downloaded from the ECPI University website.

The Medical Assistant Program at ECPI University's School of Health Science, Medical Careers Institute, has a tuition structure based on the number of credits taken per semester. Full-time students taking 12-18 credits are charged a flat rate of $7,848 per semester. Students taking less than full-time, or 0-11.5 credits, are charged at a rate of $654 per credit. For those taking an overload of credits, or 19+ credits, there is an additional charge of $436 per credit on top of the full-time tuition cost. Please note, programs offered at the Northern Virginia campus incur an additional fee of $240 per semester.