Medical Assistant - AAS Degree Online

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Don't work for a job, find a career. Online Medical Assistant - AAS Degree Program 

You can earn your medical assistant degree without taking time away from your family, job, or other important commitments. The online CHCP Medical Assistant – AAS Degree program prepares you for a rewarding health care career and offers the freedom of a flexible schedule.

Why Choose a Medical Assistant Degree?

As a medical assistant, you will make a difference in the lives of others and become a vital part of a medical team. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of Medical Assistants will grow 31%, faster than average through the year 2020*. With your Medical Assistant online training from CHCP, you will be prepared for these rewarding career opportunities.

Why Choose CHCP?

Accredited by ABHES, a highly regarded allied health accreditor, The College of Health Care Profession’s Medical Assistant - AAS Degree online training enables you to take courses online in the form of lectures and labs, while your in-field clinical experience will be covered over three weekends during the course of your program at a local campus. Our online Medical Assistant - AAS Degree program prepares you for the challenges and rewards you will encounter throughout your career.  Plus, once you’ve completed Medical Assistant training in Texas, you’re eligible to become a Certified Medical Assistant through The American Association of Medical Assistants. If you are people-oriented and enjoy helping others, contact us to learn more about our Medical Assistant - AAS Degree online training.

 *May not reflect local or regional job markets

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Career Opportunities

Great Job Opportunities for Medical Assistants

  • Medical Assistant

  • Back Office Assistant Manager

  • Hospital Donor Unit Assistant

  • Back Office Laboratory Assistant

  • Clinical Laboratory Aide

  • Front Office Assistant Manager

  • Blood/Plasma Laboratory Assistant

  • Medical Assistant Office Manager

  • Blood Bank Donor Unit Assistant
     

 

Medical Assistant Skills You Will Learn

  • Assist physician w/ exams

  • Assist physician w/ minor surgery

  • Administer medication

  • Perform EKG’s

  • Phlebotomy

  • Minor laboratory procedures

  • Vital signs

  • Interviewing patients

  • Medical records

  • Reception duties

  • Insurance billing/Bookkeeping duties
     

 


Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science Program

    Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Extern
Hours		 Total
Hours		 Semester
Credits
MODULE I            
SST 100 Student Success Strategies 16 16   32 1.5
MDCA 1213 Medical Terminology 32     32 2.0
HSC 100 Introduction to Health Science 48     48 3.0
MODULE II            
MDCA 1490 Anatomy and Physiology 48 16   64 3.5
OM 1140 Medical Office Procedures/Management 32 16   48 2.5
​MODULE III            
MDCA 1448 Pharmacology 64 32   96 5.0
MDCA 1160 Skills/Competencies Check-Off I   18   18 0.5
​MODULE IV            
MDCA 1310 Medical Assistant Interpersonal and Communication Skills 48     48 3.0
MATH 1315 Math for Allied Healthcare Professions 64     64 4.0
MODULE V            
PCPH 1000 Psychology for Healthcare Professionals 64     64 4.0
MDCA 1043 Medical Insurance and Managing Medical Records 48     48 3.0
MODULE VI            
ENGL 1301A English Composition and Grammar 64     64 4.0
MDCA 1321 Administrative Procedures and Customer Service Principles 32 16   48 2.5
MODULE VII            
MDCA 1352  Medical Laboratory Procedures 32 32   64 3.0
MDCA 1205 Medical Law and Ethics 48     48 3.0
MODULE VIII            
NUT 1305 Nutrition 32     32 2.0
MDCA 1317 Medical Clinic Procedures I 32 32   64 3.0
MDCA 1260 Skills/Competencies Check-Off II   18   18 0.5
MODULE IX            
CRT 200 Critical Thinking for Allied Health Professionals 32     32 2.0
MDCA 1362 Medical Clinical Procedures II 32 32   64 3.0
MDCA 1360 Skills/Competencies Check-Of III   18   18 0.5
MODULE X            
MAX 1000 Externship     180 180 4.0
  Totals Hours/Credits 784 230 180 1194 60.0

 

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