Medical Assisting
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, North Carolina
Diploma
Hybrid
Program Details
Program Length
One-year diploma program or Two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program
Program Cost
Not available
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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The Medical Assisting program covers a range of essential skills, including appointment scheduling, insurance account coding, billing, and laboratory procedures. Students also learn about legal and ethical aspects of patient care.
Skills Taught:
- Scheduling appointments
- Coding and processing insurance accounts
- Billing, collections, and computer operations
- Assisting with examinations and treatments
- Performing routine laboratory procedures
- Electrocardiography
- Supervised medication administration
- Legal and ethical issues associated with patient care
Program Features:
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Offers a one-year diploma and a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree
- Apprenticeships available through WakeWorks
- Infection/Hazard Control course in the first semester
- Prepares students for credentialing exams such as CMA-AAMA or RMA-AMT
- Focuses on occupational safety and health protocols
- Opportunity to take the American Association of Medical Assistants' (AAMA) certification examination.
Skills Taught:
- Scheduling appointments
- Coding and processing insurance accounts
- Billing, collections, and computer operations
- Assisting with examinations and treatments
- Performing routine laboratory procedures
- Electrocardiography
- Supervised medication administration
- Legal and ethical issues associated with patient care
Program Features:
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Offers a one-year diploma and a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree
- Apprenticeships available through WakeWorks
- Infection/Hazard Control course in the first semester
- Prepares students for credentialing exams such as CMA-AAMA or RMA-AMT
- Focuses on occupational safety and health protocols
- Opportunity to take the American Association of Medical Assistants' (AAMA) certification examination.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Wake Technical Community College, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is the largest community college in the state. It offers a wide range of associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs across various fields. The institution is dedicated to providing accessible education and workforce training to meet the needs of its diverse student population and the broader community.
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