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Medical Assisting Associate Degree

Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, Maine
Associate
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$3,880 per year
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Updated
December 2, 2024
Program Details
Program Length
66 credits (about 22 months)
Self-paced, flexible schedule
Program Cost
$3,880 per year
total
Financial aid may be 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.

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Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.

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The Medical Assisting Associate Degree Program at Southern Maine Community College offers comprehensive training in various medical procedures and administrative tasks to prepare students for roles in health care.

Key Skills Taught:
- Drawing blood
- Administering injections
- Assisting with exams and surgical procedures
- Taking vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Performing electrocardiograms
- Patient education
- Telephone triage
- Receptionist skills
- Filing
- Insurance reimbursement and billing procedures
- Medical coding
- Correspondence and scheduling appointments

Program Features:
- Includes a 160-hour practicum in a medical practice environment
- Pathways to roles like EKG Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, or Phlebotomy Technician
- Offers transfer agreements with universities for further education

For more information, visit the Southern Maine Community College website for details on program outcomes and opportunities.
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About Southern Maine Community College

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is a 2-year institution located in Reno, Nevada. 

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