Medical Assistant
Earn your associate’s degree and prepare to become a Medical Assistant.
In this program, you will learn the medical skills and knowledge to be successful in a variety of medical practices. The externship will provide you with a hands-on practical approach to the industry and strengthen your resume when you apply for jobs.
In the Associate in Science Medical Assistant program you will learn:
- clinical procedures such as obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, performing laboratory tests and procedures, and sterilizing instruments.
- how to apply critical thinking skills to clinical situations.
- basic office administrative techniques such as office management, basic billing and coding and medical ethics.
- HIPAA and other regulations so you can maintain regulatory compliance.
By the time you finish this Medical Assistant associate's degree, you will have the knowledge you need to sit for the Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) exam provided by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
College Core Requirements (38 Credits)
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Medical Assistant Major Requirements (30 credits)
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Leadership
Nasser Sedhom, MD
Director of NYSCAS Medical Assistant Program
nsedhom@touro.edu
