Medical Assisting A.A.S.
Associate in Applied Science- Cost
- $11,375* (estimated)
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Perform coordinated care
Collaborate with healthcare practitioners while delivering high-quality administrative and clinical care for patients in the outpatient healthcare setting. As a medical assistant, you will work in physician offices or other outpatient medical office settings assisting the provider with patient exams, obtaining vital signs, recording patient histories, obtaining samples for diagnostic testing, performing electrocardiograms, giving vaccinations and many other exciting job functions.
Your degree in medical assisting will prepare you for work in the fast-growing health care field providing the administrative and clinical skills required to succeed in your new career. With a , according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, you can be confident your future is bright.
What can you do with an A.A.S. in Medical Assisting?
A degree in Medical Assisting prepares you for the entry-level psychomotor, cognitive and affective competencies required to obtain certification as a medical assistant by allowing you to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and to begin work in the field as a medical assistant. Medical Assistants typically work in the outpatient medical setting in areas such as physician offices, outpatient care centers and immediate care centers.
Clinical duties include:
- performing first aid and CPR
- collecting and processing specimens
- taking patient histories and vital signs
- assisting physicians with examinations and treatments
- performing select diagnostic tests
- giving medications as directed by the physician and as permitted by state law
Administrative duties include:
- scheduling and receiving patients
- preparing and maintaining patient records
- submitting insurance claims
- handling telephone calls and written correspondence
- performing medical transcription
- maintaining practice finances
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Highlights
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160-Hour Externship
Complete the program at a 黑料社区-affiliated medical practice for work experience. -
PATH Grant Stipends
Get extra financial support for school and living expenses through the Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce Program (PATH) grant. -
Stackable Credentials
Earn college credits and learn as you go with stackable credentials. -
Financial Aid / Scholarship Opportunities
Explore ways to pay for college (based on need/achievement). -
Career Degree
Gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills by earning an associate degree in 2 years.
*Estimated cost is based on the minimum number of credit hours to complete the program. This estimate includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees for the 2026-2027 academic year, before financial aid, including grants, loans and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at 黑料社区. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.
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Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. View degree requirements in the .
Medical Assisting at 黑料社区
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