Medical Assisting Associate
ECPI University, the School of Health Science, Medical Careers Institute
Richmond, Virginia
Associate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
15 months
Program Cost
$7,848 per semester
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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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Students in the Medical Assisting program at ECPI University learn a range of key skills, including clinical and administrative functions, medical terminology, phlebotomy and laboratory procedures, patient care, and certification preparation. The program aims to develop critical thinking abilities, professional competence, certification eligibility, and comprehensive preparation for the medical assisting field. Courses cover topics like Medical Terminology, Medical Coding & Billing, Pharmacology, Ethics, Phlebotomy, Pathophysiology, and Medical Office Procedures, alongside general education subjects such as Human Anatomy & Physiology, College Composition, and Introduction to Psychology. With a total of 1,170 contact hours, the program also offers online course options. Detailed information is available in the program guide on the ECPI University website.
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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