Gaston College Medical Assisting Dallas, North Carolina

The Medical Assisting Program at Gaston College focuses on teaching essential skills for working in medical settings, providing patient care, mastering medical procedures, developing office procedures expertise, and preparing for certification exams. Students are eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants.

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Key Skills Taught:

• Clinical and Administrative Skills: Effective work in medical settings
• Patient Care: Providing quality care through knowledge and organizational training
• Medical Procedures: Mastering tasks like minor surgery and vaccinations
• Office Procedures: Developing computer, communication, and patient education skills
• Certification Preparation: Eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistant exam

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Program Features Offered:

• Immediate Impact: Direct contribution to patient care
• Career Advancement: Opportunity for an associate degree with 20 extra credit hours
• Certification: Graduates can become Certified Medical Assistants
• Personalized Support: Contact Lead Instructor Melody Gibson for program-specific queries.

The program length for the Medical Assisting Diploma program at Gaston College in Charlotte, NC can be completed in 48 credit hours.

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Gaston College is a public community college located in Dallas, North Carolina, serving Gaston and Lincoln counties. 

The college offers flexible, high-quality, and accessible learning opportunities, with a focus on relevance to the diverse regional and community needs.

Gaston College is part of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.