Medical Assistant
Why PCC?
Medical assistants fill a vital role in the success of a medical practice and serve as a liaison between the physician and patients. PCC’s experienced Medical Assistant faculty members will guide you as you learn on state-of-the-art equipment such as an EKG machine, modern examination tables, and training devices and equipment.
What will I learn?
Medical assistants play a key role in gathering vital information for the provider and working with different insurance companies on a regular basis. PCC’s program prepares you to work in the front and back office of a medical practice. You will perform clinical duties such as drawing blood, giving patient injections, performing various lab tests, taking patient histories and measuring vital signs.
You will also gain skills in medical office administration and financial management, medical terminology, and medical billing and coding procedures. You will have one clinical rotation and a test prep course to prepare for the Registered Medical Assistant national examination.
Degree requirements
Total credits: 61
General education – 15 credits
Core curriculum – 40 credits
Electives – 6 credits
Degree & Certificate Offerings for Medical Assistant Program
Medical Assistant Certificate
Award/Program Credits
40
Medical Assistant, AAS
Award/Program Credits
61