Associate of Science in Medical Assisting

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The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting online program is designed for students wishing to enter a multi-skilled profession which involves assisting physicians, under direct supervision, in all aspects of medical practice. A medical assistant executes a various array of tasks, from administrative, assisting and clinical procedures to healthcare managerial functions.

The Medical Assisting Associate Degree is delivered in an accelerated format and thoroughly prepares students for effective performance in the healthcare support industry.

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Certification

Students who successfully complete this program will be prepared to take the required certification exam though the American Medical Technologists (AMT).

The curriculum focuses on:
* clinical/laboratory procedures
* medical vocabulary
* the structure and function of the human body
* biology and radiography
* writing methods
* computer applications

Job Potential

Nationwide, employment of medical assistants is expected to grow 34 percent from 2008 to 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. (http://www.bls.gov/) (http://www.kwib.ky.gov/KY_OUTLOOK_2014.pdf)

In Kentucky alone, Healthcare Support Occupations is projected to grow at a rate of 24.4 percent due to increasing number of aging Kentuckians and their longer life expectancy.

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