Medical Assisting

Medical Assisting is a program taught at ECPI University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (15 Month Associate's Degree) options.

The Medical Assisting Associate at ECPI University is an Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences–Medical Assisting. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level clinical and administrative roles in medical settings such as physician offices, hospitals, and clinics. Students study patient care, medical office procedures, and basic laboratory techniques, including EKGs and phlebotomy.

Learning includes classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory training, and a 5-week externship at a local medical facility. The curriculum includes CPR training during the program and certification exam preparation. The degree requires 61 semester credit hours, with core courses, arts and sciences courses, and self-integration courses; some program courses may be offered via Remote Synchronous Delivery.

Modules

• MED104 Medical Terminology
• MED112 Medical Coding and Billing I
• MED143 Principles of Pharmacology
• MED149 Medical Ethics
• MED158 Phlebotomy and Laboratory Procedures
• MED159 Patient Intake and Infection Control
• MED160 Medical Office Procedures I
• MED203 Pathophysiology
• MED229 Advanced Procedures, Life Support and Specialties
• MED232 Advanced Diagnostics and Testing
• MED239 EKG Technician and Cardiology
• MED254 Medical Office Procedures II

The minimum requirements for admission in Medical Assisting at ECPI University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by ECPI University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by ECPI University as pre-requiste for admission in Medical Assisting.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/medical-assistant-associate-degree

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.