Students in the Medical Assisting program learn a range of key skills to perform clinical and administrative functions in medical settings, understand medical terminology, master phlebotomy and laboratory procedures, provide patient care, and prepare for certification exams. The program focuses on developing critical thinking, fostering professional competence, ensuring certification eligibility, and providing comprehensive preparation for work in the medical assisting field. Courses cover Medical Terminology, Medical Coding & Billing, Pharmacology, Ethics, Phlebotomy, Pathophysiology, and Medical Office Procedures, along with general education courses. The program offers 1,170 contact hours and includes online course options.
The program length for the Medical Assisting Associate program at ECPI University is 15 months.
The School of Health Science, Medical Careers Institute, at ECPI University offers a range of programs in health sciences, including Master's, Bachelor's, and Associate's degrees in Nursing, as well as other health-related fields.
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