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Associate Degree in Medical Assisting - Contra Costa College
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Associate Degree in Medical Assisting - Contra Costa College

Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CaliforniaUSA
On campus
Full-time
€12,263.24/year
 1382 Points
Duration
2 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Nov 2024
Start date
Jan 2025

Program Description

This is a two-year program leading to an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting. Clinical work experience is provided in cooperating healthcare facilities.

Medical assistants are a vital part of most healthcare teams. They help doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals by working with patients or handling various tasks around the office.

After finishing the two-year program, you can transfer to a public or private university to pursue a degree.

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Curriculum

Courses

Introduction to Health Professions

Medical Terminology I

Administrative Medical Assisting

EHRs and Computer Applications

Human Anatomy

Clinical Skills I

Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations for the Medical Assistant

Human Disease Conditions

Clinical Skills II

CPR for the Health Care Provider

Clinical Practicum I

Medical Law, Ethics, and Economics

Job Search Strategies

Clinical Practicum Experience II

Health Insurance

Introduction to Medical Coding

Intercultural Communication

Public Speaking

Social Problems

Social Psychology

Culture and Ethnicity in Social Psychology

Introduction to Ethics

Jobs - Careers

  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Secretary
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