Medical Assisting (AS)
Associate in Science Degree Program
Program Overview
ASA College’s Medical Assisting Program located at our Miami campus is designed for individuals considering a career in healthcare as a medical assistant or within the other disciplines of healthcare services.
The Medical Assisting curriculum provides strong educational foundation for career growth. Students receive primary training in anatomy, physiology, medical emergencies, microbiology, pharmacology, and psychology. Our program focuses on teaching essential medical terminology, patient scheduling, medical billing and coding, clinical assistance, medical law and ethics.
Students at our Miami campus also study healthcare administration, which encompasses topics like insurance practices, requirements, regulations and how to ensure proper reimbursement for services.
Medical Assisting Learning Options
ASA offers multiple ways to pursue your AS degree in Medical Assisting: primarily, on-campus learning and remote learning.
Our Miami campus offers a terrific learning environment with knowledgeable, helpful professors and eager peers. For students who can’t make it to campus, we also offer remote learning.
Our remote learning option is simple! Simply log in to the classroom portal from your computer at the scheduled time. From there, you can receive the same live instruction from your professor that the students on campus receive. Are you an international student? As long as you can show up on campus for one class per semester, you can enjoy our remote learning.
ASA also offers Spanish classes for Spanish language speakers working towards their AS degree in Medical Assisting.
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What skills will I have when I graduate ASA?
Graduates of our Medical Assisting Program are trained to be proficient in preparing medical documents, reports and capable of performing duties both the front office and examining room of any healthcare facility.
Medical Assisting Program Goals
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate should possess the competencies and knowledge required to function successfully as an entry-level medical assistant by demonstrating the ability to:
Apply knowledge of and commitment to the practice of medical assisting that reflects ethical industry standards and follows the guidelines of program accreditation.
Communicate effectively with patients and other medical professionals as a healthcare team member.
Describe and discuss professional ethics and legal issues as they apply to the medical assisting profession, including knowledge of the Medical Assisting Code of Ethics and HIPAA regulations.
Correctly perform clinical and administrative procedures typical to an entry level Medical Assistant.
Prepare for one or more industry standard Medical Assistant certification exams
What does a Medical Assistant do?
A medical assistant is an integral part of the health care team. The clinical responsibilities of a Medical Assistant include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting physicians during examinations. They may also perform basic procedures on the premises such as: drawing blood, administering injections, and performing electrocardiograms (EKGs) on physician’s behalf.
More so, the medical assistant is often required to manage administrative tasks such as: updating and filing patient records, handling insurance forms and correspondence, scheduling appointments, and assisting with billing and bookkeeping.
Graduates of our Medical Assisting Program are provided a solid educational foundation to make the transition to a Bachelor’s degree program in Allied Health disciplines effortless. As an Institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), credits earned at ASA College are accepted widely at many institutions across the United States. Fill out our form below or give us a call at 1-844-319-4432 today to learn about our Medical Assistant degree programs.