Location:

New York City, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Associate

Specialty:

Medical Assisting

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Clinical Administrative Medical Assistant Degree program is a 90-quarter credit program that full-time students can complete in as little as 18 months and leads to an Associate in Occupational Studies Degree. The program focuses on both the clinical and administrative skills needed to assist physicians and other members of the healthcare delivery team. Students learn patient vital signs, standard examinations, phlebotomy/hematology techniques, laboratory procedures, electrocardiography and basic pharmacology. Students also learn medical office administration including patient scheduling, billing, medical office coding, insurance, and electronic health records management. Graduates typically work as medical assistants or medical office assistants in single or multi-physician practices, outpatient centers and hospitals. Day and evening schedules are available.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges