Medical Assisting Associate
ECPI University, the School of Health Science, Medical Careers Institute
Raleigh, North Carolina
Associate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
15 months
Program Cost
$7,848 per semester
total
Sources
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.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
Annual
Monthly
Median Debt
Total
Month
Source
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Source
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.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
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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