Medical Assistant AAS
Mountwest Community and Technical College
Huntington, West Virginia
Associate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
60 credits (about 20 months)
Program Cost
$12,045 for residents
total
Sources
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.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
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Monthly
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 at MCTC covers a range of essential skills, from administrative duties like patient scheduling and medical record management to clinical tasks such as specimen collection and medication administration. Other responsibilities include equipment maintenance, personnel supervision, and public outreach program development.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Duties: Scheduling, medical records, communication, finance
- Clinical Duties: Asepsis, vital signs, first aid, specimen collection, medication
- Other Responsibilities: Equipment maintenance, personnel supervision, public outreach
Features Offered:
- Accreditation by CAAHEP and AAMA
- Preparation for CCMA exam
- Eligibility for Phlebotomy, EKG, and Medical Secretary certifications
- High job placement rate and exam passage rate
- Positive career outlook with 23% growth in employment by 2028.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Duties: Scheduling, medical records, communication, finance
- Clinical Duties: Asepsis, vital signs, first aid, specimen collection, medication
- Other Responsibilities: Equipment maintenance, personnel supervision, public outreach
Features Offered:
- Accreditation by CAAHEP and AAMA
- Preparation for CCMA exam
- Eligibility for Phlebotomy, EKG, and Medical Secretary certifications
- High job placement rate and exam passage rate
- Positive career outlook with 23% growth in employment by 2028.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Mountwest Community and Technical College is a community-focused institution located in Huntington, West Virginia, offering over 50 one-year certificate and associate degree programs.
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