Medical Assisting
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, North Carolina
Associate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
75 semester hours credit (about 25 months)
Program Cost
Not available
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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 Assisting Program at Randolph Community College equips students with essential skills in administrative, clinical, and ethical/legal aspects of health care.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills:
- Appointment scheduling
- Coding and processing of insurance accounts
- Billing and collections
- Computer operations
- Clinical Skills:
- Assisting with examinations and treatments
- Performing routine laboratory procedures
- Electrocardiography
- Supervised medication administration
- Ethical/Legal Knowledge:
- Understanding ethical and legal issues associated with patient care
Features Offered by the Program:
- Certification Eligibility:
- Graduates can sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants' Certification Examination
- Employment Opportunities:
- Roles in physicians' offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals
- Curriculum Highlights:
- Courses covering medical law and ethics, medical terminology, administration office procedures, clinical practicum, and more
- Outcome Expectations:
- Graduates are prepared to demonstrate critical thinking, effective communication, cognitive knowledge, patient care adherence, and safety practices in the medical assisting profession.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills:
- Appointment scheduling
- Coding and processing of insurance accounts
- Billing and collections
- Computer operations
- Clinical Skills:
- Assisting with examinations and treatments
- Performing routine laboratory procedures
- Electrocardiography
- Supervised medication administration
- Ethical/Legal Knowledge:
- Understanding ethical and legal issues associated with patient care
Features Offered by the Program:
- Certification Eligibility:
- Graduates can sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants' Certification Examination
- Employment Opportunities:
- Roles in physicians' offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals
- Curriculum Highlights:
- Courses covering medical law and ethics, medical terminology, administration office procedures, clinical practicum, and more
- Outcome Expectations:
- Graduates are prepared to demonstrate critical thinking, effective communication, cognitive knowledge, patient care adherence, and safety practices in the medical assisting profession.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Randolph Community College (RCC) is a public institution located in Asheboro, North Carolina, offering a one-of-a-kind community college experience.
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