University of Alaska Fairbanks Community & Technical College Medical Assistant Fairbanks, Alaska

The Medical Assistant Programs at UAF CTC equip students with a range of skills essential for success in health care.

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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

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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)

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Career Opportunities:

• Medical Practice Support: Training for assisting physicians, managing front office tasks, and performing clinical duties in healthcare settings

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For further details, contact UAF Community & Technical College at 907-455-2800 or uaf-ctc@alaska.edu.

The program length for the Medical Assistant Certificate Program at UAF Community & Technical College is a three-semester program.

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.