ObjectivesEarning a medical assisting degree online at Kaplan University is designed to prepare you to enter one of the fastest-growing, most versatile professions in the health care industry.* As a medical assistant, you will interact with patients, physicians, and other health care providers on a regular basis. Through a combination of traditional teaching and hands-on training, this program is designed to help you acquire the knowledge and skills required to become a professional medical assistant.
Course description Program Highlights
In the medical assisting program, you will enjoy the convenience and flexibility of online learning while you study to develop career skills such as:
* Assisting physicians in patient preparation and examination
* Communicating professionally and providing instructions to patients
* Performing routine laboratory tests, such as blood work, venipuncture, urinalysis, and electrocardiograms
* Recording patients' vital signs and managing patient records
CORE
Courses Credits
Communication Course 5
Mathematics Course 5
Communication Course 5
MAJOR
Courses Credits
Academic Strategies for the Health Care Professional 5
Medical Law and Bioethics 5
Medical Terminology 5
Anatomy and Physiology I 5
Anatomy and Physiology II 5
Pharmacology 5
Diseases of the Human Body 5
Medical Office Management 5
Medical Coding and Insurance 5
Professionalism in Health Care 2
Clinical Competencies I 5
Clinical Competencies II 5 Medical Assisting Externship and Evaluation 5