Medical Assistant
University of Alaska Fairbanks Community & Technical College
Fairbanks, Alaska
Certificate
Online
Program Details
Program Length
3 semesters (about 12 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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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 Programs at UAF CTC equip students with a range of skills essential for success in health care.
Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Covering medical office reception, billing, reimbursement, and office management
- Clinical Skills: Including clinical procedures, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Communication: Developing effective communication skills for healthcare settings
- Practical Experience: Incorporating a 180-hour practicum in a local medical healthcare facility
- Medical Scribe Training: Offering courses for a medical scribe certificate
Program Features:
- Hands-On Clinical Training: Provided in diverse healthcare settings
- Small Class Sizes: Ensuring personalized one-on-one training
- Accreditation: Nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Career Opportunities:
- Medical Practice Support: Training for assisting physicians, managing front office tasks, and performing clinical duties in healthcare settings
For further details, contact UAF Community & Technical College at 907-455-2800 or uaf-ctc@alaska.edu.
Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Covering medical office reception, billing, reimbursement, and office management
- Clinical Skills: Including clinical procedures, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Communication: Developing effective communication skills for healthcare settings
- Practical Experience: Incorporating a 180-hour practicum in a local medical healthcare facility
- Medical Scribe Training: Offering courses for a medical scribe certificate
Program Features:
- Hands-On Clinical Training: Provided in diverse healthcare settings
- Small Class Sizes: Ensuring personalized one-on-one training
- Accreditation: Nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Career Opportunities:
- Medical Practice Support: Training for assisting physicians, managing front office tasks, and performing clinical duties in healthcare settings
For further details, contact UAF Community & Technical College at 907-455-2800 or uaf-ctc@alaska.edu.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Community & Technical College (CTC) is a part of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and offers more than 50 one-year certificate and two-year associate degree programs in high-demand career fields.
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