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Medical Assistant Overview
What Is The Medical Assisting Program
The Medical Assisting program prepares students for a career in the medical field. The program provides the student with entry-level theory and "hands-on" training in basic and routine administrative and clinical tasks. Upon graduation, the graduate will be able to take the national credentialing exams available for a Medical Assistant.
Job Prospects & Salary
Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 112,300 openings for medical assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Salary Range
| Hourly Pay | Annual Pay |
|---|---|
| $21.25 | $44,200 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics
Program Details
| Program Name | Type of Credential | Accreditations | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | Certification | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program | Business |
| Medical Office Assistant | Associate in Applied Science | Business | |
| Medical Office Personnel | Advanced Certification | Business | |
| Medical Office personnel | Certification | Business |