Medical Assisting
Haywood Community College
Clyde, North Carolina
Associate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
75 credit hours (about 25 months)
Program Cost
Not available
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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.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
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Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
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Median Debt
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assistant program equips students with a diverse set of skills essential for health care settings. Students are trained in scheduling appointments, coding, billing, processing insurance accounts, computer operations, obtaining medical histories, assisting with examinations and treatments including electrocardiography, office procedures, and vital signs. They also learn laboratory procedures like venipuncture, capillary stick, lab testing, medication administration (oral, injections/immunizations), and ethical/legal issues related to patient care.
Program Features:
- Accredited by CAAHEP
- Prepares competent entry-level medical assistants
- Offers a Certificate in Medical Office Administration
- Accelerated Diploma completion in 3 semesters
Potential Careers:
- Medical Assistant
- Laboratory Assistant
- Occupational Health Assistant
- Coding and Billing Specialist
Program Features:
- Accredited by CAAHEP
- Prepares competent entry-level medical assistants
- Offers a Certificate in Medical Office Administration
- Accelerated Diploma completion in 3 semesters
Potential Careers:
- Medical Assistant
- Laboratory Assistant
- Occupational Health Assistant
- Coding and Billing Specialist
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Haywood Community College is a public institution located in Clyde, North Carolina.
With an enrollment of 1,440 students, it offers a semester-based academic year and an open admissions policy. The college provides over 30 curricular programs in nine different career clusters, including a range of diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees.
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