Medical Assistant Technology
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.
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Key Skills Taught:
- Analytical Skills: Understanding medical charts for proper coding
- Detail-Oriented: Precise vital sign measurements and patient information recording
- Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication with medical personnel and patients
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in using clinical instruments
Features Offered:
- Career Opportunities in diverse medical settings
- Comprehensive Curriculum covering testing, treatment procedures, medical law, ethics, patient psychology, communication, and basic anatomy
- Preparation for the Profession ensuring competency in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains
Job Outlook and Growth Potential:
- Average Salary: $15.61 per hour for medical assistants in 2017
- Job Growth: Expected 29% growth in medical assistant employment by 2026
For more information, contact Melissa Whitman, Department Chair at Enterprise State Community College.
Enterprise State Community College (ESCC) is a public institution located in Enterprise, Alabama, with additional campuses in Ozark and Andalusia.
With a focus on affordability and personalized attention, ESCC provides smaller class sizes that ease the transition to college for freshmen and sophomores. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and offers programs in high-demand fields such as aviation, health care, business, and education.
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