Key Skills Taught:
- Scheduling appointments
- Coding and processing insurance accounts
- Billing and collections
- Computer operations
- Assisting with examinations/treatments
- Performing routine laboratory procedures
- Electrocardiography
- Supervised medication administration
- Ethical/legal issues in patient care
Program Features:
- 240 hours of clinical externship in a medical office
- Accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Eligible for American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certification Examination
- Real-world experience with patients and medical assistants
- 75% job placement rate in 2021
- 88% passing rate for the CMA (AAMA) and RMA (AMT) exams in 2020, surpassing the Medical Assisting Education Review Board's threshold for exam passage
For more information, contact the program directly.
The Medical Assisting program at Montgomery Community College offers two program options:
- Associate in Applied Science Degree - Accredited Option
- Required Hours: 68 semester hours
- Certificate - Non-Accredited Option
- Required Hours: 16 semester hours
There is also a Basics Certificate - Non-Accredited Option available, which requires 14 semester hours.
Please note that the program length may vary depending on the student's course load and progress.
Montgomery Community College, located in Troy, North Carolina, offers a range of degree programs, diplomas, and certificates aimed at meeting the educational and workforce training needs of the community. The college provides services for both traditional students and adult learners, focusing on small class sizes and personalized instruction. Known for its strong ties to local industries, Montgomery Community College emphasizes practical skills and technical education.
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