Medical Assisting
Curriculum
The Medical Assisting program prepares students to work at the front line of ambulatory healthcare, performing both clinical and administrative duties in physician offices, clinics, and outpatient centers. Students learn to take vital signs, assist with examinations, perform basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures, and administer medications under provider supervision.
The program also builds administrative skills essential to a modern medical office, including scheduling, medical records management, insurance and billing basics, and patient communication. A supervised externship gives students hands-on experience in a real clinical setting before graduation.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles as medical assistants in primary care, specialty practices, and outpatient clinics, and may pursue national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
The following credentials are offered under the Medical Assisting program.
Diploma
Certificate
Learning Outcomes
- Perform clinical procedures including vital signs, injections, and specimen collection under provider supervision.
- Manage medical office administrative functions, including scheduling, billing, and records.
- Apply knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology in a clinical setting.
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal conduct in ambulatory care settings.
Career Outcomes
Medical Assistants
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.