Medical Assisting Associate

Program at a Glance

15 Month Associate's Degree
61 Total Credits

5-Week Externship
Built into Program


Certification Prep
Phlebotomy, EKG. and more


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Medical Assisting Overview

This program offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Science-Medical Assisting. It prepares the student to perform clinical and administrative functions in a physician‘s office or other medical setting. The Program includes didactic classroom instruction, extensive hands-on laboratory experience, and externship in a local area medical facility. Medical Assisting graduates are CPR certified.

Students graduating from this program may be eligible to become Certified Medical Assistants, Registered Medical Assistants, Certified Phlebotomy Technicians, and EKG Technicians.

The program has entered into a consortium agreement with the University Online campus located at the main campus in Virginia Beach. The agreement enables Arts and Science and Self Integration courses to be delivered asynchronously online. The agreement has zero impact on employment or licensure and there are no additional costs incurred.

Medical Assisting Possible Career Track

Upon completion, graduates with an Associate of Science Degree in Health Science with a concentration in Medical Assisting could possibly pursue entry-level career opportunities such as the following:

  • Medical Assistants
  • Phlebotomists
  • EKG technicians
  • Physician offices
  • Clinics
  • Related healthcare settings

Experienced Medical Assistants may function in supervisory or managerial capacities including personnel selection, hiring, and evaluation. Following graduation, you are qualified to take professional certification exams.

Medical Assisting Outcomes

  • Demonstrate characteristics of self-direction and accountability with strong educational foundations for lifelong personal and professional growth.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills to effectively address patient care and to adapt to the rapidly changing challenges in healthcare and medical assisting.
  • Provide clinically competent, contemporary care that recognizes individual differences and promotes caring behavior in the health care community.
  • Function as competent, beginning practitioner in both clinical and administrative procedures for the medical office.
  • Be eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant Exam offered through AAMA and/or the RMA exam by AMT.
  • Program provides comprehensive preparation of graduates for work in the career field.

Medical Assisting Curriculum

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Program includes a total of 1,170 contact hours.

^^The following courses are available online for Medical Assisting students: CIS108, COR191, PSY105, FOR110, COM115, ENG110, MTH131, MTH120 and HUM205.

Program courses may be offered via Remote Synchronous Delivery (see Remote Synchronous and Hybrid Delivery of Courses/Programs).

Visit the ECPI University Catalog for the most current program information.

*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.

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