Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting program prepares students with the knowledge, technical skills, computer proficiency, and work habits necessary for entry-level employment in various healthcare positions. Students gain proficiency in both administrative and clinical skills. Entry-level employment opportunities available for graduates include physician offices, clinics, and related healthcare settings.

Through interactive and "hands-on" learning, including a "real world" externship experience, student studies include: anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, computer applications and clinical procedures.

If you like helping people, experience the rewards of caring by entering one of the most in-demand career fields in healthcare! Medical Assistants is projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the 2004-14 period, according to the US Dept. of Labor.

AVAILABLE AS: Associate Degree or Diploma

AVAILABLE AT: Northern Virginia, Charlotte, Concord, Greensboro, Raleigh, Charleston, Columbia, Greenville