Program Details
Become a competent, entry-level paraprofessional in healthcare with the Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting. This online health science degree prepares students to assist doctors in delivering compassionate, effective medical care, working primarily in physicians’ offices and medical clinics. Courses, taught by experts in the field, teach students to perform such tasks as:
- Preparing patients for various exams
- Assist with minor office surgeries
- Draw blood
- Perform tests and treatments
- Administer injections and medications
- Maintain medical records
Gain practical, real-world experience in a simulated medical office through current scholarly and hands-on education.
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam is required as part of the internship. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Central Penn College is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentAdmission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Interview, Official High School Transcript/GED Score