Medical Assisting

The program equips students with essential skills in health care administration, patient interaction, practical experience through externships, cognitive knowledge, psychomotor skills, and adherence to ethical standards.

Skills Taught:
- Administrative Balance: Efficient management of administrative tasks in health care settings
- Patient Interaction: Effective communication with patients and medical professionals
- Real-World Practice: Practical experience through externships in medical facilities
- Cognitive Knowledge: Essential knowledge for medical assisting duties
- Psychomotor Skills: Hands-on skills required in medical assisting
- Ethical Standards: Understanding and adherence to ethical and legal standards in medical practice

Program Features:
- Accreditation: Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Certification Exam: Eligibility for the certification exam for medical assistants by the American Association of Medical Assistants
- Program Goals: Prepare competent entry-level medical assistants for successful employment
- Program Outcomes: Retention rate for the 2020 admission cohort was 92.86%
- National Certifying Exam: Prepare graduates for a national certifying exam with a minimum pass rate of 70% per cohort.