Medical Assisting Certificate Program
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
Cincinnati, Ohio
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
1 year
Program Cost
$9,036 in-state
total
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
Annual
Monthly
Median Debt
Total
Month
Source
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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This program equips students with essential skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, and social responsibility, preparing them for diverse roles in health care.
Key Skills Taught:
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Knowledge integration
- Information literacy
- Social responsibility
- Life-long learning
Program Features:
- Over 160 hours of clinical experience in a doctor's office
- Information sessions for prospective students
- Graduates eligible for the American Association of Medical Assistants' certification examination
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- 100% of 2020 graduates secured positions in health care
- Employers expressed 100% satisfaction with graduates' readiness
- Graduates content with their education and program experience
- Completion of 160 hours of hands-on clinical practice supervised by physicians
- Career-focused program offering opportunities in diverse health care settings
- Expected 18% growth rate in the medical assisting field from 2020-2030
Outcome:
- Graduates are prepared to support physicians in private offices, clinics, or other health care facilities.
Key Skills Taught:
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Knowledge integration
- Information literacy
- Social responsibility
- Life-long learning
Program Features:
- Over 160 hours of clinical experience in a doctor's office
- Information sessions for prospective students
- Graduates eligible for the American Association of Medical Assistants' certification examination
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- 100% of 2020 graduates secured positions in health care
- Employers expressed 100% satisfaction with graduates' readiness
- Graduates content with their education and program experience
- Completion of 160 hours of hands-on clinical practice supervised by physicians
- Career-focused program offering opportunities in diverse health care settings
- Expected 18% growth rate in the medical assisting field from 2020-2030
Outcome:
- Graduates are prepared to support physicians in private offices, clinics, or other health care facilities.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
UC Blue Ash College is a regional campus of the University of Cincinnati, offering over 50 academic programs and certificates. It is home to approximately 4,000 students and features a park-like campus with a personalized approach, smaller class sizes, and free academic resources. The college is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1.
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